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British Beekeepers Association @bbka.org.uk · 38m

By embedding functional authenticity into quality control, honey can be safeguarded not only against fraud but also against the erosion of its functional promise in a changing climate and evolving food system.

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Ivy still providing good late season forage for pollinators

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British Beekeepers Association @bbka.org.uk · 3h

Methylated spirit makes an excellent propolis remover when cleaning small plastic parts.
An overnight soak in a sealed container, avoids fumes, then wash off any residue or use an old toothbrush.

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British Beekeepers Association @bbka.org.uk · 4h

This National Bee Unit fact sheet on hive cleaning gives useful information on how to keep equipment free of pathogens

www.nationalbeeunit.com/assets/PDFs/...

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A New Zealand beekeeper is setting off on a most unusual road trip: taking bees from Auckland to Wellington on a mission to raise awareness of the importance of the honey-making insects.

www.stuff.co.nz/travel/36084...

The man taking 120,000 passengers on a very unusual NZ roadtrip

There are tour guides, bouncers and undertakers on board but none of them have brought a suitcase.

www.stuff.co.nz

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British Beekeepers Association @bbka.org.uk · 1d

As leaves fall yellow-legged Asian hornet nests in trees may become easier to see.
Please report all sightings using the Asian Hornet Watch app.
Please remember, to be investigated there needs to be a photo of the insects as well as the nest.
Nests of other species can be very similar.

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British Beekeepers Association @bbka.org.uk · 1d

National Bee Unit

Tropilaelaps mite presents a significant biosecurity risk

From 7 Oct the below products prohibited for export into GB from Ukraine

honey bees
unprocessed apiculture by-products
used beekeeping equipment
apiculture products in honeycomb

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Safeguarding measures on honey bees and apiculture products from Ukraine » APHA - National Bee Unit - BeeBase

www.nationalbeeunit.com

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British Beekeepers Association @bbka.org.uk · 2d

BBKA October Talk: ‘Tropilaelaps’
The next in our series of Zoom talks will be ‘Tropilaelaps’ with Maggie Gill on Tue 21st Oct 2025 at 7pm. Zoom link details sent to associations to circulate.

A recording of this talk will be available afterwards on YouTube for those unable to watch live.

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British Beekeepers Association @bbka.org.uk · 2d

Eire Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan announced that this winter, a new interdepartmental group of representatives from relevant departments and agencies will take on responding to the invasive species

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Government outlines next steps in Asian hornet response

Christopher O’Sullivan chaired the final meeting of the Asian Hornet Management Group and discussed plans to address any future sightings.

www.agriland.ie

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British Beekeepers Association @bbka.org.uk · 2d

Sadly the time of year has come when it's time to admit there really is a big pile of kit that needs cleaning and repairing. Have fun!

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British Beekeepers Association @bbka.org.uk · 3d

Ramsey’s work to save the bees has made him a star in the global entomology community, but his ability to bring their plight to Instagram feeds, magazine spreads, and YouTube screens is what makes Dr. Buggs, as he’s known to his many admirers, such a rare specimen.

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CU Boulder’s Samuel Ramsey May Be the Bees’ Best Chance at Survival

Professor, YouTube singer, National Geographic Explorer: Boulder’s Samuel Ramsey lives many lives. All of them are devoted to saving the world’s honeybees.

5280.com

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British Beekeepers Association @bbka.org.uk · 3d

One of three national finalists in the BBC Countryfile Young Countryside Champion Award 2025, recognised for his work in growing a Welsh honey business and inspiring the next generation.

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Bridgend beekeeper named finalist in BBC Countryfile Young Countryside Champion Award 2025 - Swansea Bay News

Bridgend beekeeper Dafydd Pett has been named a finalist in the BBC Countryfile Young Countryside Champion Award 2025. The 22‑year‑old founder of The Welsh Honey Company is recognised for growing a na...

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British Beekeepers Association @bbka.org.uk · 3d

Ever wondered where bees go in winter? Different bee species have special strategies and adaptations to help them conquer the bitter cold.

www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/blog/2022/11...

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British Beekeepers Association @bbka.org.uk · 3d

This study provides a practical framework that can guide beekeepers, advisors, and policymakers in making evidence-based decisions to support sustainable apiculture for beekeepers, veterinarians, and extension professionals.

www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/16...

www.mdpi.com

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British Beekeepers Association @bbka.org.uk · 4d

Lithium chloride (LiCl) has recently emerged as a potential treatment for Varroa in honey bee colonies, yet its effects on bee behavior remain poorly understood.

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Effects of lithium chloride on queen egg‐laying performance and worker honey bee behavior

Chronic oral lithium chloride (LiCl) exposure effectively increases Varroa mite mortality without impairing queen egg laying or brood care behaviors, while significantly reducing worker bee aggressio....

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British Beekeepers Association @bbka.org.uk · 4d

This database represents the most comprehensive compilation to date of honey bee forage plant species and their distribution across African regions.

www.nature.com/articles/s41...

A Geospatial atlas of honey bee forage plants and their distribution patterns in Africa and beyond - Scientific Reports

Scientific Reports - A Geospatial atlas of honey bee forage plants and their distribution patterns in Africa and beyond

www.nature.com

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British Beekeepers Association @bbka.org.uk · 4d

Bees, fruit flies, and other insects used in research are often excluded from legal and ethical guidelines designed to protect other laboratory animals.

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Insects aren’t ‘little robots’—so scientists are rethinking their welfare

Science chats with an entomologist and an expert in animal ethics who are monitoring how researchers report on the ethical treatment of insects

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British Beekeepers Association @bbka.org.uk · 4d

Five simple ways that you can support bees this autumn

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Here's how you can support bees this autumn

A community news update from your area

www.inyourarea.co.uk

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British Beekeepers Association @bbka.org.uk · 5d

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A new confirmed sighting in Osmington, near Weymouth, Dorset this week.
No nest found
Please remain vigilant in this area.
Report all sightings using the Asian Hornet Watch app

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British Beekeepers Association @bbka.org.uk · 5d

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British Beekeepers Association @bbka.org.uk · 5d

Update on yellow-legged hornets 3.10.25
494 sightings
136 nests
1 confirmed new sighting in Osmington, Dorset

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