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Hive Count 2024 – Results
Over 9,500 beekeepers updated their details on BeeBase during the 2024 hive count compared to over 8,500 in 2023. The 2024 hive count produced a figure of 252,647 colonies in the UK. This is slightly higher than the 2023 figure of 252,577. Responses indicated there was a decrease of 0.2…
BeeBase e-learning module update
The e-learning module is now online again. To access it please log in using your BeeBase username and password. If you would like to complete the course but are not registered with BeeBase, please go to our registration page.
Temporary unavailability of Beebase e-learning module
The e-learning module is currently off line. We are working to make it available as soon as possible and will update you through these pages once it is.
Awards
Congratulations to our members who received awards for their module and practical BBKA exams. If you are interested in joining our certified beekeepers, speak to Val, our Education Secretary.
Barnsley Beekeepers Host an Inspiring Talk on the Miller Method of Queen Rearing
On a lively evening at the Barnsley Beekeepers Association, members were treated to an engaging and insightful presentation by Master Beekeeper Dave Bonner. Speaking on the Miller Method of Queen Rearing combined with the use of a cloake board, Dave shared his wealth of experience, offering practical techniques and invaluable…
March Beekeeping Update
Listen. Can you hear that? It’s the sound of the beekeeping season creeping ever closer. A tentative hum on the mildest days, the odd forager appearing at the entrance with pollen-laden legs, and—if you’re lucky—the first real glimpses of spring activity inside the hive as you top-up feed or peer…
New study published using NBU annual husbandry data
A new study examining data from the National Bee Unit’s annual husbandry survey to better understand Varroa treatment practices throughout the UK has just been published. Thomas O’Shea-Waller from the University of Exeter along with colleagues from Newcastle University and Fera Science Ltd assess the relative importance of treatment adherence,…
Yellow-legged hornet 2025 rolling update
Please report sightings of Yellow-legged hornets (YLH), also known as Asian hornets, on this online form or download the free Asian hornet Watch app for Apple devices or android devices. As of 05/02/2025: 1 credible yellow-legged hornet sighting has been reported in the UK in 2025. 0 nests have been found.…
Protecting the Purity of British Honey: Why This Petition Matters
The sweet world of honey—a product synonymous with purity, nature, and hard work—is under threat. Recent revelations have highlighted a serious issue in the UK market: honey adulteration. This involves the dilution or substitution of genuine honey with cheaper sugar syrups and other substances. For British beekeepers and honey lovers,…