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British Beekeepers Association
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This is the page for the British Beekeepers' Association, a national charity supporting bees and beekeepers.

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Happy International Woman's Day
January 14, 2026 at 3:01 AM
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Under 2 weeks until 2026 BBKA Spring Convention tickets go on sale on 25.1.26 @ 8pm
Full programme and other information available @ www.bbka.org.uk/pages/catego...
January 13, 2026 at 1:14 PM
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The BBKA Forum is available for a wide range of friendly chat and questions about beekeeping

www.bbkaforum.co.uk
January 13, 2026 at 12:45 PM
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The small hive beetle, one of the most devastating pests of the honey bee Apis mellifera has the capability to destroy an entire colony within weeks including by causing slime-out of honey bee colonies due to the fermentation of honey by its symbiotic yeast.

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January 13, 2026 at 5:11 AM
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What are the top 3 equipment items you run out of most commonly in a season?
January 12, 2026 at 6:18 AM
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Honey bees can be at risk of starvation at any time of year. It is important to regularly monitor hives to assess food stores and recognise signs of imminent starvation so it can be rectified.
This fact sheet provides information on preventinh starvation

www.nationalbeeunit.com/assets/PDFs/...
January 11, 2026 at 9:32 AM
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Now you have acquired many colonies, how many sheds have you got to store everything in?
A repurposed Wendy house counts as well 🙂
January 11, 2026 at 3:26 AM
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The BBKA's 66th Annual Delegate Meeting (ADM) will be held today, Saturday 10th January 2026 from 9.30am

Supporting ADM documents can be found on the Member Hub in the BBKA Admin & Compliance section
January 10, 2026 at 10:19 AM
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What is the maximum number of hives you said you'd have when you started beekeeping compared to the number you actually have now?

We won't share information with your significant others, but can't promise they won't be checking up 🙂
January 10, 2026 at 3:23 AM
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Apiary and hive hygiene can reduce the impact of disease and help minimise the risk of disease transmission between colonies and apiaries.
Hygienic practices should incorporate regular cleaning of hives, equipment and clothing, with regular comb replacement.

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January 9, 2026 at 10:02 AM
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The significant threat posed by the invasive Asian hornet to Luxembourg's bee populations and biodiversity was detailed by ministers in response to a recent parliamentary question

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January 9, 2026 at 8:53 AM
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Yellow-legged hornet queen sightings in Auckland have now reached 41 according to Biosecurity New Zealand who are urging Aucklanders to continue to be on the lookout

28 of the 41 queen hornets were found with either developed nests. 

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January 9, 2026 at 7:18 AM
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The BBKA has just received a reply from MP Mary Creagh CBE (Coventry East) to an earlier letter to the previous Defra Minister of State, Defra, regarding yellow-legged Asian hornets
January 8, 2026 at 2:09 PM
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Checking and replacing fondant is one of very few activities that can benefit a colony at this time of year.
Hefting your hive to gauge stores may also be useful
January 8, 2026 at 12:28 PM
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This guideline summarises key
points involved in keeping healthy bees and provides resources to help learn
more on each topic.

www.nationalbeeunit.com/assets/PDFs/...
January 8, 2026 at 9:33 AM
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Planning your 2026 BBKA Spring Convention.
Programme now available to help select workshops & seminars in advance of bookings opening on Sunday 25th January @ 8pm
Thanks to the team for getting the programme ready ahead of schedule

www.bbka.org.uk/planning-you...
January 8, 2026 at 9:32 AM
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Back copies of BBKA News can be found online on the BBKA Member Hub
memberhub.bbka.org.uk

Also available on the BBKA News Archive site
bbkanews.com
January 7, 2026 at 10:07 AM
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The BBKA's 2026 Spring Convention full programme should be available on the BBKA's website in the next 48hrs.
Bookings open at 8pm on Sunday 25th January

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January 7, 2026 at 9:22 AM
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The National Bee Unit has useful advice on starting beekeeping

www.nationalbeeunit.com/assets/PDFs/...
January 7, 2026 at 9:03 AM
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This webpage looks at potential, even indirect, allergic sting reactions in beekeepers' families.

beginner-beekeeping.co.uk/beekeepers-w...
January 5, 2026 at 11:20 AM
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The BBKA runs a wide range of exams & assessments for all levels of beekeepers.
Details can be found on the BBKA Member Hub.
Applications for 2026 are open now
Module applications close on 8.2.26 for sitting on 21.3.26
January 5, 2026 at 11:11 AM
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The Beekeeping Year - A quick guide from BBKA News
January 4, 2026 at 9:47 AM
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Anaphylaxis UK has a valuable free downloadable fact sheet on sting allergies

www.anaphylaxis.org.uk/fact-sheet/i...
January 3, 2026 at 12:06 PM
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Due to the essential ecological and economical role of stingless bees, it is crucial to include them in pesticide regulation guidelines and risk assessments.

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January 3, 2026 at 11:17 AM
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Have you taken any great bee photos over the last year that you would like other to see?
Please do share in comment here.
January 3, 2026 at 10:02 AM