Current BBKA Funded Research Projects

Mr Wurm: Queen Mary University of London
Use of molecular medicine for early and effective diagnostics and monitoring of honey bee health.

Dr Katherine Baldock: Northumbria University
Macronutrient analyses of nectar and pollen.

Dr Richard Gill: Imperial College London
Are pesticide impacts on honey bee metabolic rate, body temperature and locomotion associated with impaired ability to thermoregulate colonies? This project is jointly funded with Bee Diseases Ltd and CB Dennis Trust.

Martin Bennett: UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (CEH)
Role of habitat on transmission of pollinator disease.

Christopher Rodrigues & David Chandler: Warwick University
Molecular genetics and cell biology of the life cycle of Paenibacillus larvae, the causative agent of American Foulbrood disease. This project is jointly funded by Bee Diseases Ltd.

Dr Michael Ramsay & Dr James Rouse: Applied Science Ltd
Automated monitoring of the colony-level vibrations of honey bees exposed to spray applications of pesticides.

Latest

Burnt Basque cheesecake with honey-macerated strawberries

Basque cheesecake is a famously simple, creamy, crustless baked cheesecake with a deep brown, almost blackened top.
World Bee Day

Celebrated each year on 20th May.
Dancing Bees

Honey bee dances are amongst the most fascinating aspects of their complex behaviour.
Swarm Collection

Information to help identify what type of bees you have and who to approach for help and further information. The BBKA can only help with swarms of honey bees.

Researchers

Information for researchers who have a proposal which they believe will be of interest to the BBKA.
Previous Research Projects

Details of projects which the BBKA has previously supported.

Find Beekeeping Near You

Please use our BBKA map to find branches and members who can help you on your way to becoming a beekeeper.
Find a local Swarm Collector

If the bees have been identified as honey bees you can enter your postcode to find our nearest volunteer swarm collectors.
Identify & Report Yellow-Legged Asian Hornet

How to identify if the insect in front of you is a 'Yellow-Legged Asian Hornet' and details of how to report any sightings.
Log in information
What bee is this?
Bees in Buildings

Information to help those who find themselves with a honey bee colony which has set up home in the structure of a building.
Site search

Site search using a Google Custom Search Engine
Becoming a Beekeeper

Are you interested in taking up the fascinating hobby of beekeeping but don’t know where to start or want to find out what might be involved?
Identification

Information to help identify what type of bee you have and who to approach for help and further information. The BBKA can only help if they are honey bees.
Yellow-Legged Asian Hornet Sightings and Incursion Map

Details of sightings with an incursion map.