A Long-term solution to the Varroa problem

Feb 25, 2024 | Beekeeping

Recent research can now explain how a small number of beekeepers managed to keep bees after stopping Varroa treatment 10 or more years ago. Combining the experience of these beekeepers with the latest research will allow many more beekeepers to manage their bees...

UK Business Leaders call for ban on Cruiser SB Neonic

Dec 22, 2023 | News

“Bees and other critical pollinators are being endangered simply to grow slightly cheaper sugar.” https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/dec/22/ban-use-bee-killing-pesticide-uk-business-government?CMP=share_btn_link

Honey 2023 Show Results

Dec 21, 2023 | Events

You can see the results of the 2023 Honey Show on the website here. Or you can navigate to them by going to the Events menu. As well as the results, we also have Gill’s notes on the judging process and tips for submitting your entries. Congratulations to all the...

Honey Show and AGM documents

Nov 4, 2023 | Events

This year’s Honey Show and AGM will be held at Ilkley Rugby Club on Friday, 10th November, starting at 7:00pm. The Agenda and other documents can be downloaded using the links below. 2023 AGM AGENDADownload 2023 Honey Show Classes and TrophiesDownload 2023 HONEY...

Plain Speaking about the Asian Hornet

Mar 30, 2023 | Beekeeping

In the April 2023 BBKA News, Andrew Durham from Cambridgeshire BKA reviews the current situation regarding Asian hornets in France and concludes that… “When and wherever the Asian hornet gets a foothold over here, it will happen quicker than you think, and it is going...