The Pagden method is the most commonly used method by new beekeepers and, to many, will simply be known as “artificial swarming”. Like all methods of artificially swarming bees, the Pagden method has numerous variations in use. However, the details below set out the basic principles of Pagden. The Pagden…
About us
The Barnsley Beekeepers Association is a small and friendly association comprised of a growing number of beekeepers from in and around the former mining town of Barnsley in South Yorkshire. The association’s members keep their bees in areas around Barnsley including high moorland, grazing land on the Pennine slopes, through…
Pollination
Looking for pollination services in South Yorkshire? With members throughout South and West Yorkshire it’s just a case of putting a local beekeeper in touch with someone requiring pollination. We have beekeepers that have 2 or 3 hives but we have beekeepers who have over 100 hives. If you require…
2023 Asian Hornet Rolling updates
08/08/2023 – Update Kent Folkestone A further two nests (primary and secondary) have been located at a single location in Folkestone over the weekend. Destruction is due to take place today. In addition, the NBU is monitoring the site at Hawkinge and carrying out active surveillance at two other sites…
Dan Jarvis MP Visits the Apiary
On Saturday 25th June, Barnsley Beekeepers’ Association had the pleasure of showing v and his family around the association apiary. Dan donned a protective bee suit and joined members to explore the world of the honey bee. It was a fantastic opportunity to talk to our MP about how Barnsley’s…
Clothing
Beekeepers wear special clothing to protect from being stung. Although a small proportion of beekeepers choose not to wear any protective clothing, most opt for some form of protective clothing of some kind. The beginner should never contemplate keeping bees without wear protective clothing. In the early stages of the…
Bees in a bird Box?
Most bird boxes are too small for a honeybee colony and it is almost certainly bumblebees that you have. Tree Bumblebees love birdboxes although other species of bumblebees will take over an old bird’s nest in a birdbox. The Bumblebee Conservation Trust writes: We do not recommend moving nests unless…
Honey Bee Disease
Just like any other member of the animal kingdom, honey bees have their fair share of ailments. There are too many possible diseases and ailments that can affect honey bees to list here, so this section gives a brief introduction to the main bee diseases. Dealing with bee disease has…
Local Honey
Members of Barnsley Beekeepers have the opportunity to add their details to the map below. Please note that not all members have chosen to add their details. (if you would like your details adding, please complete the form in the members area) To search the map, click on the “view larger…
Equality & Diversity Policy
Our commitment to Equality and Diversity Barnsley Beekeepers Association recognises that many people in our society experience discrimination or lack of opportunity for reasons which are not fair. These include: race, religion, creed, colour, national and ethnic origin, political beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability (including mental illness), HIV status,…