British Beekeepers Association
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This is the page for the British Beekeepers' Association, a national charity supporting bees and beekeepers.
https://www.bbka.org.uk/
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These findings suggest that swimming behavior in bees evolved before sociality and serves important adaptive and ecological functions. However, environmental pollution from excessive pesticide use may negatively impact this behavior.
www.nature.com/articles/s42...
www.nature.com/articles/s42...
February 12, 2026 at 11:41 AM
These findings suggest that swimming behavior in bees evolved before sociality and serves important adaptive and ecological functions. However, environmental pollution from excessive pesticide use may negatively impact this behavior.
www.nature.com/articles/s42...
www.nature.com/articles/s42...
Scientists find that signaling between two neurotransmitters can predict whether and how quickly honey bees respond to new information
www.eurekalert.org/news-release...
www.eurekalert.org/news-release...
What honey bee brain chemistry tells us about human learning
A multi-institutional team of researchers led by Virginia Tech’s Fralin Biomedical Research Institute has for the first time identified specific patterns of brain chemical activity that predict ...
www.eurekalert.org
February 12, 2026 at 11:40 AM
Scientists find that signaling between two neurotransmitters can predict whether and how quickly honey bees respond to new information
www.eurekalert.org/news-release...
www.eurekalert.org/news-release...
Looking for a great Valentine's Day gift?
How about a jar of delicious local honey directly from a beekeeper 🍯
How about a jar of delicious local honey directly from a beekeeper 🍯
February 12, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Looking for a great Valentine's Day gift?
How about a jar of delicious local honey directly from a beekeeper 🍯
How about a jar of delicious local honey directly from a beekeeper 🍯
New South Wales [Australia] Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development has confirmed through testing that there is a population of varroa mites with pyrethroid resistance
honeybee.org.au/ahbic-indust...
honeybee.org.au/ahbic-indust...
AHBIC Biosecurity Update - Resistant Varroa Mites - Australian Honey Bee Industry Council
Pyrethroid Resistant Varroa Detected in NSW NSW Department has confirmed through testing that there is a population of varroa mites with pyrethroid resistance. The resistance is present as a single […...
honeybee.org.au
February 12, 2026 at 7:58 AM
New South Wales [Australia] Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development has confirmed through testing that there is a population of varroa mites with pyrethroid resistance
honeybee.org.au/ahbic-indust...
honeybee.org.au/ahbic-indust...
Results from analysis to identify areas with higher risk of overwintering Yellow Legged Hornets.
32 nests destroyed on or after 30 Sept.
Map highlighting the nests destroyed in 2025 below, coloured according to risk level.
32 high risk nests, 35 medium risk and 95 low risk.
32 nests destroyed on or after 30 Sept.
Map highlighting the nests destroyed in 2025 below, coloured according to risk level.
32 high risk nests, 35 medium risk and 95 low risk.
February 11, 2026 at 10:14 AM
Results from analysis to identify areas with higher risk of overwintering Yellow Legged Hornets.
32 nests destroyed on or after 30 Sept.
Map highlighting the nests destroyed in 2025 below, coloured according to risk level.
32 high risk nests, 35 medium risk and 95 low risk.
32 nests destroyed on or after 30 Sept.
Map highlighting the nests destroyed in 2025 below, coloured according to risk level.
32 high risk nests, 35 medium risk and 95 low risk.
The European Beekeeping Association webinar - Invasive Hornets
Wed Feb 11 @ 6:00pm (CET).
[6pm CET = 5pm GMT]
Speakers:
Alexandros Papachristoforou “The Oriental Hornet
Xesus Feás “The Asian Hornet
Registration link: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
ebaeurope.eu/new-webinar-...
Wed Feb 11 @ 6:00pm (CET).
[6pm CET = 5pm GMT]
Speakers:
Alexandros Papachristoforou “The Oriental Hornet
Xesus Feás “The Asian Hornet
Registration link: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
ebaeurope.eu/new-webinar-...
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Knocking on Our Door: Invasive Hornets, Now or Never!. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
This webinar explores the growing threat posed by invasive hornet species to apiculture, biodiversity, and public health across Europe.
us06web.zoom.us
February 11, 2026 at 8:45 AM
The European Beekeeping Association webinar - Invasive Hornets
Wed Feb 11 @ 6:00pm (CET).
[6pm CET = 5pm GMT]
Speakers:
Alexandros Papachristoforou “The Oriental Hornet
Xesus Feás “The Asian Hornet
Registration link: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
ebaeurope.eu/new-webinar-...
Wed Feb 11 @ 6:00pm (CET).
[6pm CET = 5pm GMT]
Speakers:
Alexandros Papachristoforou “The Oriental Hornet
Xesus Feás “The Asian Hornet
Registration link: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
ebaeurope.eu/new-webinar-...
Webinar: Combatting the Threat of Asian Hornets Across These Islands
Date: Wednesday, 11th February 2026
Time: 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Registration link:
invasives.ie/webinar-comb...
Date: Wednesday, 11th February 2026
Time: 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Registration link:
invasives.ie/webinar-comb...
Webinar: Combatting the Threat of Asian Hornets Across These Islands - Invasives.ie
Invasive Species continue to be an important area of focus across the British-Irish Council’s (BIC) Member Administrations.
invasives.ie
February 11, 2026 at 8:02 AM
Webinar: Combatting the Threat of Asian Hornets Across These Islands
Date: Wednesday, 11th February 2026
Time: 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Registration link:
invasives.ie/webinar-comb...
Date: Wednesday, 11th February 2026
Time: 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Registration link:
invasives.ie/webinar-comb...
This study contributes to our growing understanding of how anthropogenic disturbance may alter critical pollinator behaviours, which in turn, may impact ecosystem function as bees are keystone species in many environments.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
The effects of temperature, urbanisation, and artificial light on phototaxis in eusocial and non-eusocial bees
Climate change and urbanisation are major drivers of global insect pollinator decline. However, the combined effects of these stressors remain poorly …
www.sciencedirect.com
February 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM
This study contributes to our growing understanding of how anthropogenic disturbance may alter critical pollinator behaviours, which in turn, may impact ecosystem function as bees are keystone species in many environments.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
In the journal iScience, doctoral candidate Valerie Martin and biology faculty mentor Robert Schaeffer examine how a yeast influences nectar-robbing behavior in bumble bees.
www.usu.edu/today/story/...
www.usu.edu/today/story/...
Bee Bandits: USU Ecologists Study Mutualistic Plant-Pollinator-Microbe Interactions
In the journal iScience, doctoral candidate Valerie Martin and biology faculty mentor Robert Schaeffer examine how a yeast influences nectar-robbing behavior in bumble bees.
www.usu.edu
February 10, 2026 at 10:07 AM
In the journal iScience, doctoral candidate Valerie Martin and biology faculty mentor Robert Schaeffer examine how a yeast influences nectar-robbing behavior in bumble bees.
www.usu.edu/today/story/...
www.usu.edu/today/story/...
As colonies emerge from winter symptoms that can be linked with Nosema can sometimes be seen.
Advice on Nosema and Amoebic dysentery can be found in the links below.
www.nationalbeeunit.com/assets/PDFs/...
www.nationalbeeunit.com/diseases-and...
Photo: © Crown copyright Kirsty Stainton (APHA)
Advice on Nosema and Amoebic dysentery can be found in the links below.
www.nationalbeeunit.com/assets/PDFs/...
www.nationalbeeunit.com/diseases-and...
Photo: © Crown copyright Kirsty Stainton (APHA)
February 10, 2026 at 9:16 AM
As colonies emerge from winter symptoms that can be linked with Nosema can sometimes be seen.
Advice on Nosema and Amoebic dysentery can be found in the links below.
www.nationalbeeunit.com/assets/PDFs/...
www.nationalbeeunit.com/diseases-and...
Photo: © Crown copyright Kirsty Stainton (APHA)
Advice on Nosema and Amoebic dysentery can be found in the links below.
www.nationalbeeunit.com/assets/PDFs/...
www.nationalbeeunit.com/diseases-and...
Photo: © Crown copyright Kirsty Stainton (APHA)
"Currently there is no single method…that can say that this honey is fake honey," Dr Majtán explains. He says that we desperately need new methods.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Why food fraud persists, even with improving tech
Even with sophisticated technology it is still difficult to detect fake foods.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 10, 2026 at 8:02 AM
"Currently there is no single method…that can say that this honey is fake honey," Dr Majtán explains. He says that we desperately need new methods.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBKA 2026 Zoom Talks
17 Mar Yellow-Legged Asian Hornet Lucie Chaumeton
21 Apr 'Four Basics' Jamie Ellis
19 May Practical Swarm Collection Gerry Stuart
16 June Hive in July Jack Silberrad
21 July Artificial Sterols Jan Bogaert
18 Aug Yellow-Legged Asian Hornet Peter Kennedy
17 Mar Yellow-Legged Asian Hornet Lucie Chaumeton
21 Apr 'Four Basics' Jamie Ellis
19 May Practical Swarm Collection Gerry Stuart
16 June Hive in July Jack Silberrad
21 July Artificial Sterols Jan Bogaert
18 Aug Yellow-Legged Asian Hornet Peter Kennedy
February 9, 2026 at 10:55 AM
BBKA 2026 Zoom Talks
17 Mar Yellow-Legged Asian Hornet Lucie Chaumeton
21 Apr 'Four Basics' Jamie Ellis
19 May Practical Swarm Collection Gerry Stuart
16 June Hive in July Jack Silberrad
21 July Artificial Sterols Jan Bogaert
18 Aug Yellow-Legged Asian Hornet Peter Kennedy
17 Mar Yellow-Legged Asian Hornet Lucie Chaumeton
21 Apr 'Four Basics' Jamie Ellis
19 May Practical Swarm Collection Gerry Stuart
16 June Hive in July Jack Silberrad
21 July Artificial Sterols Jan Bogaert
18 Aug Yellow-Legged Asian Hornet Peter Kennedy
APHA’s NBU advisory booklet on the common pests, diseases, and disorders of adult honey bees has been updated
www.nationalbeeunit.com/about-us/bee...
www.nationalbeeunit.com/about-us/bee...
February 9, 2026 at 10:49 AM
APHA’s NBU advisory booklet on the common pests, diseases, and disorders of adult honey bees has been updated
www.nationalbeeunit.com/about-us/bee...
www.nationalbeeunit.com/about-us/bee...
BBKA next Zoom Talk: ‘Honey Bees and Wild Bees: how they live together’ with Cathy Horsley, Devon Wildlife Trust.
Tuesday, 17 February, 7:00 PM
Link has been sent to association for circulation to members.
Tuesday, 17 February, 7:00 PM
Link has been sent to association for circulation to members.
February 9, 2026 at 9:06 AM
BBKA next Zoom Talk: ‘Honey Bees and Wild Bees: how they live together’ with Cathy Horsley, Devon Wildlife Trust.
Tuesday, 17 February, 7:00 PM
Link has been sent to association for circulation to members.
Tuesday, 17 February, 7:00 PM
Link has been sent to association for circulation to members.
And so it begins 🐝
February 9, 2026 at 8:30 AM
And so it begins 🐝
Applications for the BBKA General Husbandry Assessment & also the Bee Breeding Assessment close on Sun 28th Feb
Details: memberhub.bbka.org.uk/login/index....
Contact your local association Exams Secretary for more advice.
Applications for the March sitting of BBKA modules close today
Details: memberhub.bbka.org.uk/login/index....
Contact your local association Exams Secretary for more advice.
Applications for the March sitting of BBKA modules close today
February 8, 2026 at 12:08 PM
Applications for the BBKA General Husbandry Assessment & also the Bee Breeding Assessment close on Sun 28th Feb
Details: memberhub.bbka.org.uk/login/index....
Contact your local association Exams Secretary for more advice.
Applications for the March sitting of BBKA modules close today
Details: memberhub.bbka.org.uk/login/index....
Contact your local association Exams Secretary for more advice.
Applications for the March sitting of BBKA modules close today
What pollinator friendly plants are out in your area?
February 8, 2026 at 11:08 AM
What pollinator friendly plants are out in your area?
How beekeepers feel in February, especially this damp year 🙂
February 8, 2026 at 10:07 AM
How beekeepers feel in February, especially this damp year 🙂
BBKA Spring Convention bookings have been busy for a week now.
Places remain on many workshops & seminars
Lectures are not pre-bookable
Meeting new beekeepers & old friends is a big part of the event
17th -19th April, Harper Adams University, Shropshire
www.bbka.org.uk/pages/catego...
Places remain on many workshops & seminars
Lectures are not pre-bookable
Meeting new beekeepers & old friends is a big part of the event
17th -19th April, Harper Adams University, Shropshire
www.bbka.org.uk/pages/catego...
February 8, 2026 at 9:06 AM
BBKA Spring Convention bookings have been busy for a week now.
Places remain on many workshops & seminars
Lectures are not pre-bookable
Meeting new beekeepers & old friends is a big part of the event
17th -19th April, Harper Adams University, Shropshire
www.bbka.org.uk/pages/catego...
Places remain on many workshops & seminars
Lectures are not pre-bookable
Meeting new beekeepers & old friends is a big part of the event
17th -19th April, Harper Adams University, Shropshire
www.bbka.org.uk/pages/catego...
Prioritising the deployment of stronger colonies is proposed in order to improve pollination outcomes and beekeepers’ revenues and to reduce the number of colonies that are transported.
www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/17...
www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/17...
www.mdpi.com
February 7, 2026 at 12:53 PM
Prioritising the deployment of stronger colonies is proposed in order to improve pollination outcomes and beekeepers’ revenues and to reduce the number of colonies that are transported.
www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/17...
www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/17...
This research aimed to conduct a comparative analysis of A. mellifera colony growth in wooden and insulated Langstroth hives under varying environmental conditions.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Comparative analysis of colony growth in honeybees (Apis mellifera) in wooden and insulated Langstroth hives under varied environmental conditions - Biologia
Honeybee (Apis mellifera) productivity and colony growth are significantly influenced by hive material and environmental conditions. This research aimed to conduct a comparative analysis of A. mellife...
link.springer.com
February 7, 2026 at 10:14 AM
This research aimed to conduct a comparative analysis of A. mellifera colony growth in wooden and insulated Langstroth hives under varying environmental conditions.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Invasives.ie are holding an online webinar on Wed 11th Febr 2026 at 2.30pm entitled ‘Combatting the Threat of Asian Hornets Across These Islands’.
Speakers:
Dr Pete Kennedy
Chris Issaac
Nigel Semmence
John Kelly
Details & to register:
invasives.ie/webinar-comb...
Speakers:
Dr Pete Kennedy
Chris Issaac
Nigel Semmence
John Kelly
Details & to register:
invasives.ie/webinar-comb...
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February 7, 2026 at 9:35 AM
Invasives.ie are holding an online webinar on Wed 11th Febr 2026 at 2.30pm entitled ‘Combatting the Threat of Asian Hornets Across These Islands’.
Speakers:
Dr Pete Kennedy
Chris Issaac
Nigel Semmence
John Kelly
Details & to register:
invasives.ie/webinar-comb...
Speakers:
Dr Pete Kennedy
Chris Issaac
Nigel Semmence
John Kelly
Details & to register:
invasives.ie/webinar-comb...
An award is being made of €345,541 to Dr. Grace McCormack at the University of Galway for a project entitled ‘Sustainable Ways to Advance Reproductive Management in Honey Bees (SWARM)’.
www.agriland.ie/farming-news...
www.agriland.ie/farming-news...
DAFM announces funding awarded for research projects
DAFM has announced funding for three international research projects, as well as Irish participation in upcoming European research calls.
www.agriland.ie
February 6, 2026 at 11:02 AM
An award is being made of €345,541 to Dr. Grace McCormack at the University of Galway for a project entitled ‘Sustainable Ways to Advance Reproductive Management in Honey Bees (SWARM)’.
www.agriland.ie/farming-news...
www.agriland.ie/farming-news...
The results open up a potential opportunity for comparison with other early warning indicators of collapse, such as signs of approaching tipping points.
royalsocietypublishing.org/rsif/article...
royalsocietypublishing.org/rsif/article...
Assessing honeybee colony health using temperature time series
Abstract. Honeybees face an increasing number of stressors that disrupt the natural behaviour of colonies and, in extreme cases, can lead to their collapse
royalsocietypublishing.org
February 6, 2026 at 10:51 AM
The results open up a potential opportunity for comparison with other early warning indicators of collapse, such as signs of approaching tipping points.
royalsocietypublishing.org/rsif/article...
royalsocietypublishing.org/rsif/article...