This is the page for the British Beekeepers' Association, a national charity supporting bees and beekeepers. https://www.bbka.org.uk/https://bsky.app/profile/bbka.org.ukhttps://bsky.app/profile/bbka.org.uk/post/3monpfmwxcc2wTwo new sightings of yellow-legged Asian hornets Pluckley, Kent, Sighting - 08/06/2026 Whitfield, Dover, Kent, Nest - 13/06/2026 Details: https://www.nationalbeeunit.com/about-us/beekeeping-news/yellow-legged-hornet-2025-rolling-update-2 https://www.bbka.org.uk/asian-hornet-incursion-map19 Jun 2026 15:56 +0000at://did:plc:lvhyzppwxqryo7zzendlzmdu/app.bsky.feed.post/3monpfmwxcc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/bbka.org.uk/post/3monoqig6kk2wTwo new sightings of yellow-legged Asian hornets Pluckley, Kent, Sighting - 08/06/2026 Whitfield, Dover, Kent, Nest - 13/06/202619 Jun 2026 15:45 +0000at://did:plc:lvhyzppwxqryo7zzendlzmdu/app.bsky.feed.post/3monoqig6kk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/bbka.org.uk/post/3momv2alfbc2xPlease remember the BBKA Forum is available for a wide range of friendly chat and questions about beekeeping www.bbkaforum.co.uk19 Jun 2026 08:05 +0000at://did:plc:lvhyzppwxqryo7zzendlzmdu/app.bsky.feed.post/3momv2alfbc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/bbka.org.uk/post/3mokkqdsxz225Please be aware that some beekeepers are reporting colonies low on stores and at risk of starvation.18 Jun 2026 09:55 +0000at://did:plc:lvhyzppwxqryo7zzendlzmdu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mokkqdsxz225https://bsky.app/profile/bbka.org.uk/post/3mokfjkcaxk25Honeybees blend a special “baby food” to give their larvae a balanced diet, with adult bees also able to regulate their feeding to avoid overconsuming certain nutrients, according to a study. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jun/17/honeybees-blend-food-pollen-larvae-balanced-diet-study18 Jun 2026 08:22 +0000at://did:plc:lvhyzppwxqryo7zzendlzmdu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mokfjkcaxk25https://bsky.app/profile/bbka.org.uk/post/3mokffiqzis25The July 2026 edition of BBKA News is out soon. Queens - Jane Medwell Bee Guards – Prof. Giles Budge/Dr. Celia Costa Healthy Bee Plan – Rebekah Clarkson International Meeting of Young Beekeepers – Serena Watts + regulars, features, news, apiary tips, letters, puzzle & recipes18 Jun 2026 08:19 +0000at://did:plc:lvhyzppwxqryo7zzendlzmdu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mokffiqzis25https://bsky.app/profile/bbka.org.uk/post/3moi3r6mjj22gA new study demonstrates that honeybees can evaluate the reliability of their own communication, actively adjusting the vigor of their "waggle dance" based on the truthfulness of the information they provide. https://phys.org/news/2026-06-honeybees-adjust-based-reliability-reveals.html17 Jun 2026 10:22 +0000at://did:plc:lvhyzppwxqryo7zzendlzmdu/app.bsky.feed.post/3moi3r6mjj22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/bbka.org.uk/post/3mohuo6xi5s2gNon-native species week runs from 22nd- 28th June. Check for details here: https://www.nonnativespecies.org/what-can-i-do/invasive-species-week/taking-part17 Jun 2026 08:15 +0000at://did:plc:lvhyzppwxqryo7zzendlzmdu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mohuo6xi5s2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/bbka.org.uk/post/3mofdmurvf224The next in the BBKA's monthly series of Zoom talks is: ‘The Hive in July’ with Jack Silberrad, NBU Regional Bee Inspector, tonight, Tuesday 16th June at 7pm. A Zoom link has been sent to associations for circulation to members16 Jun 2026 08:04 +0000at://did:plc:lvhyzppwxqryo7zzendlzmdu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mofdmurvf224https://bsky.app/profile/bbka.org.uk/post/3moct7c4ugs2229 sightings of yellow-legged Asian hornets have been confirmed in England by 12.6.26. 2 new this week reported in Kent & East Sussex Please remain vigilant and report all sightings using the Asian Hornet Watch app Details: https://www.bbka.org.uk/asian-hornet-incursion-map https://www.nationalbeeunit.com/about-us/beekeeping-news/yellow-legged-hornet-2025-rolling-update-215 Jun 2026 08:05 +0000at://did:plc:lvhyzppwxqryo7zzendlzmdu/app.bsky.feed.post/3moct7c4ugs22https://bsky.app/profile/bbka.org.uk/post/3moacrjiles2aThe Rules on the Quality and Labeling of Honey in the EU will come into force on 14 June 2026. https://ebaeurope.eu/the-origin-of-honey-blends-will-finally-be-clearly-labeled/14 Jun 2026 08:06 +0000at://did:plc:lvhyzppwxqryo7zzendlzmdu/app.bsky.feed.post/3moacrjiles2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/bbka.org.uk/post/3mo5ze6gj322q29 sightings of yellow-legged Asian hornets have been confirmed in England by 12.6.26. 2 new this week reported in Kent & East Sussex Please remain vigilant and report all sightings using the Asian Hornet Watch app Details: https://www.bbka.org.uk/asian-hornet-incursion-map https://www.nationalbeeunit.com/about-us/beekeeping-news/yellow-legged-hornet-2025-rolling-update-213 Jun 2026 10:12 +0000at://did:plc:lvhyzppwxqryo7zzendlzmdu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo5ze6gj322qhttps://bsky.app/profile/bbka.org.uk/post/3mo5ukuga5c2qThis study provides a diagnostic screening of agrochemicals in commercially managed honey bee colonies during a time of colony loss. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S138266892600126213 Jun 2026 08:46 +0000at://did:plc:lvhyzppwxqryo7zzendlzmdu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo5ukuga5c2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/bbka.org.uk/post/3mo3xbgttvk2lUpdate 12.6.26 2 further credible reports of Yellow-Legged Hornet sightings Folkestone, Kent - 8 June. Robertsbridge, East Sussex - 9 June. Earlier sighting Tunbridge Wells. confirmed as a primary nest12 Jun 2026 14:29 +0000at://did:plc:lvhyzppwxqryo7zzendlzmdu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo3xbgttvk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/bbka.org.uk/post/3mo3fqw3pl22sMajorca had captured 22 Asian hornets and removed the first nest of 2026 as part of the new trapping and invasive species control campaign. https://www.democrata.es/en/agriculture-food/the-spring-campaign-against-the-asian-wasp-ends-with-22-captures-and-the-elimination-of-the-first-nest-of-the-year/12 Jun 2026 09:16 +0000at://did:plc:lvhyzppwxqryo7zzendlzmdu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo3fqw3pl22shttps://bsky.app/profile/bbka.org.uk/post/3mo3fkefwok2sThe BBKA's microscopy assessment closing date is the 30th June. To apply please request a link which is available from your local exam sec. Assessments will be held on the weekend of the 26/27th September. Contact sec.exams@bbka.org.uk for venue information.12 Jun 2026 09:12 +0000at://did:plc:lvhyzppwxqryo7zzendlzmdu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo3fkefwok2shttps://bsky.app/profile/bbka.org.uk/post/3mo3bxljz722sEarlier this year Jane Medwell presented a BBKA webinar on methods of comb changes including Shook Swarm and Bailey Comb Change. Jane is a Master Beekeeper, BBKA Examiner, trainer and Exam Secretary for Warwickshire BKA. She is also a BBKA Trustee. https://youtu.be/vRF23pGB2IM?is=vR_eyx6_QlMiqugx12 Jun 2026 08:08 +0000at://did:plc:lvhyzppwxqryo7zzendlzmdu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo3bxljz722shttps://bsky.app/profile/bbka.org.uk/post/3mnz5kpirik26Interested in beekeeping or looking for information about honey bees? Please visit the BBKA's website for a wide range of information. www.bbka.org.uk https://www.bbka.org.uk/11 Jun 2026 11:44 +0000at://did:plc:lvhyzppwxqryo7zzendlzmdu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnz5kpirik26https://bsky.app/profile/bbka.org.uk/post/3mnyrfcsz6226The BBKA Member Hub is now the main repository for beekeeping resources and training materials available exclusively for BBKA members only. The Member Hub can be accessed by: Using this link: memberhub.bbka.org.uk Or Using the pink button on the home page of the BBKA website: www.bbka.org.uk https://memberhub.bbka.org.uk/11 Jun 2026 08:06 +0000at://did:plc:lvhyzppwxqryo7zzendlzmdu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnyrfcsz6226https://bsky.app/profile/bbka.org.uk/post/3mnwirfzv4s2mA new biopesticide to manage the bee-killing varroa mite has been developed. Researchers say it could help battle growing resistance to varroa treatments in Australia. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-10/beekeepers-call-for-investment-in-varroa-mite-treatment-norroa/106779554 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-10/beekeepers-call-for-investment-in-varroa-mite-treatment-norroa/106779554?fbclid=Iwb21leASWGyJjbGNrBJYbH2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHvE-dTOra5lTU8N7uR7Atv3Bc0p6_eo1TWDcX0y6FBQWqCpyL2Yl1PCSf4n-_aem_WmwSdL8MJLsDGVDC1k5AKQ10 Jun 2026 10:26 +0000at://did:plc:lvhyzppwxqryo7zzendlzmdu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnwirfzv4s2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/bbka.org.uk/post/3mnwaretl5c2iThe National Bee Unit's BeeBase website contains valuable information on honey bee disease incidence. Maps are available to illustrate outbreaks Image shows AFB & EFB in 2026 https://www.nationalbeeunit.com/diseases-and-pests/reports-charts-and-maps/disease-incidence https://www.nationalbeeunit.com/diseases-and-pests/reports-charts-and-maps/maps-210 Jun 2026 08:03 +0000at://did:plc:lvhyzppwxqryo7zzendlzmdu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnwaretl5c2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/bbka.org.uk/post/3mntqdn2ec22nThe next in the BBKA's monthly series of Zoom talks is: ‘The Hive in July’ with Jack Silberrad, NBU Regional Bee Inspector, on Tuesday 16th June at 7pm. A Zoom link has been sent to associations for circulation to members09 Jun 2026 08:04 +0000at://did:plc:lvhyzppwxqryo7zzendlzmdu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mntqdn2ec22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/bbka.org.uk/post/3mnre2qq3fc2fOne woman has made it her life's work to save honeybees from the most unusual places. https://www.cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/meet-cornwall-woman-who-rescues-1099668708 Jun 2026 09:19 +0000at://did:plc:lvhyzppwxqryo7zzendlzmdu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnre2qq3fc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/bbka.org.uk/post/3mnra7rrzhk2l27 sightings of yellow-legged Asian hornets have been confirmed in England by 5.6.26. 3 new last week reported in Kent & East Sussex Please remain vigilant and report all sightings using the Asian Hornet Watch app Details: https://www.bbka.org.uk/asian-hornet-incursion-map https://www.nationalbeeunit.com/about-us/beekeeping-news/yellow-legged-hornet-2025-rolling-update-208 Jun 2026 08:10 +0000at://did:plc:lvhyzppwxqryo7zzendlzmdu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnra7rrzhk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/bbka.org.uk/post/3mnoqbidwjk24Three hives in Clitheroe have tested positive for European foulbrood (EFB), a contagious bacterial disease affecting honeybee larvae. https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/26158576.european-foulbrood-confirmed-clitheroe-honey-bee-hives/07 Jun 2026 08:19 +0000at://did:plc:lvhyzppwxqryo7zzendlzmdu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnoqbidwjk24https://bsky.app/profile/bbka.org.uk/post/3mnmcde2qcc2vA new report has predicted a shortfall of close to 300,000 beehives for this year's peak crop pollination season in August, as the deadly parasite varroa mite wipes out bees. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-04/pollination-shortfall-food-crops-fears-bee-parasite-varroa/10675297406 Jun 2026 09:05 +0000at://did:plc:lvhyzppwxqryo7zzendlzmdu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnmcde2qcc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/bbka.org.uk/post/3mnmcboapsk2vA new report has predicted a shortfall of close to 300,000 beehives for this year's peak crop pollination season in August, as the deadly parasite varroa mite wipes out bees. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-04/pollination-shortfall-food-crops-fears-bee-parasite-varroa/10675297406 Jun 2026 09:04 +0000at://did:plc:lvhyzppwxqryo7zzendlzmdu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnmcboapsk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/bbka.org.uk/post/3mnmag7g3sk2v27 sightings of yellow-legged Asian hornets have been confirmed in England by 5.6.26. 3 new this week reported in Kent & East Sussex Please remain vigilant and report all sightings using the Asian Hornet Watch app Details: https://www.bbka.org.uk/asian-hornet-incursion-map https://www.nationalbeeunit.com/about-us/beekeeping-news/yellow-legged-hornet-2025-rolling-update-206 Jun 2026 08:30 +0000at://did:plc:lvhyzppwxqryo7zzendlzmdu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnmag7g3sk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/bbka.org.uk/post/3mnkhs4r6sc27(BBKA) is launching a new education programme to help children learn about pollinators, invasive species and environmental stewardship — while contributing to national Yellow-legged Asian hornet monitoring efforts. https://www.bbka.org.uk/pollinator-science-project05 Jun 2026 15:37 +0000at://did:plc:lvhyzppwxqryo7zzendlzmdu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnkhs4r6sc27https://bsky.app/profile/bbka.org.uk/post/3mnkgpug5l227Update 5.6.26 3 further credible reports of Yellow-Legged Hornet (YLH) sightings this week. Tunbridge Wells, Kent - 29 May Ashford, Kent - 31 May. Brighton and Hove, East Sussex - 1 June05 Jun 2026 15:18 +0000at://did:plc:lvhyzppwxqryo7zzendlzmdu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnkgpug5l227