Beekeeping in the UK

Beekeeper. Watching the world of Beekeeping on twitter.

[Beekeeping in the UK @beekeeping_uk]

#yellowleggedasianhornet Watch out watch out, there's a yellow-legged Asian hornet about!

[BBKA @britishbee]

BBKA trustee Luke Whyatt has donned a yellow-legged Asian hornet costume and visited sites across London to highlight the BBKA's yellow legged Asian hornet week.
This year has seen the highest numbers so far. Awareness, Identification and reporting are the priorities.

[Beekeeping in the UK @beekeeping_uk]

@britishbee I've just watched it https://t.co/gKtSfa43MA
It's excellent! Well done to all involved!

[BBKA @britishbee]

Wokingham and District Beekeepers invited the Deputy Mayor to the planting of their Alder (Alnus glutinosa 'Aurea' ) in the King George V park on a very wet Sunday in April. The tree is part of the BBKA's 150 anniversary celebrations.

[BBKA @britishbee]

Don't worry it's just a few stragglers, oh hang on!

Julie Coleman (BBKA trustee) and Jan, enjoying swarm collection in Kent.

[BBKA @britishbee]

The April edition of BBKA News is out soon
The cover shows new honey bee themed stamps from the Isle of Man
Raw goes to court
Yellow-legged Asian hornet update & viewpoint
Using Apideas
Hello Kirsteen Thorne – BBKA Outreach officer
Plus, regulars, features, recipes, letters & Q&A

[BBKA @britishbee]

We believe we have exclusive evidence of yellow-legged Asian hornets evolving

[BBKA @britishbee]

Michaela Strachan visiting the BBKA stand & meeting BBKA President Stephen Barnes at the National Outdoor Expo

[Beekeeping in the UK @beekeeping_uk]

https://t.co/yokX4ZZWLZ

Did you know that queen bees have evolved to be adaptable and flexible, and eggs laid in queen cells are larger than those laid in worker cells? Read on to discover the significance.

#beekeeping

[BBKA Spring Convention Chair @BBKASCChair]

Over 30 of your favourite exhibitors already booked for Sat 13th's #Tradeshow! Inc in Convention ticket - or Trade Show & short Speakers Corner talks only £6 on-the-day, under 18 free. Plus a complimentary Anniversary hive tool for each adult, while stocks last! #beekeeping #bees

[BBKA Spring Convention Chair @BBKASCChair]

And more for experienced #beekeepers too! One day or all three, 12-14 April. Trade Show Sat 13th. See https://t.co/vxRLJDNOh3
#bees #tradeshow #beepartofit

[BBKA Spring Convention Chair @BBKASCChair]

Great opportunity to update our #beekeeping knowledge from experts in their field. Learn, shop & (if you wish) socialise with other #beekeepers all at the same event @HarperAdamsUni! #Beepartofit for one or all 3 days! See https://t.co/vxRLJDNgrv for full details
#bees #honey

[Beekeeping in the UK @beekeeping_uk]

I've put it in coffee and it's so good!

[Gwenyn Gruffydd @GwenynGruffydd]

Honey is sweeter than sugar so you have to use less.

Have you tried it in your tea ? 🫖 🍯👌🏻

[BBKA Spring Convention Chair @BBKASCChair]

Plenty of choices still! 24 lectures & 'Managing Varroa' Expert Panel, plus places available to book on more than half of workshops/seminars. Extra Wax luminaries, Sunday. All @HarperAdamsUni 12-14 Apr 🐝See https://t.co/aqsQ4zi1cN for nearby accommodation much in/around Telford.

[Dave Goulson @DaveGoulson]

These rivers have all tested +ve for thiamethoxam since 2020 (data from Env Agency). This neonicotinoid was banned in Europe in 2018, but is allowed on sugar beet crops in UK. That is its only authorised use. Yet it is turning up in rivers all over the place... Hugely concerning.

[Beekeeping in the UK @beekeeping_uk]

@GwenynGruffydd @thebeekeeperfox Where did you buy it from? Thanks!

[Beekeeping in the UK @beekeeping_uk]

Happy Birthday!

[Alison's Bee Class @AlisonsBeeClass]

It's my birthday today 🤪

[BBKA Spring Convention Chair @BBKASCChair]

All together @HarperAdamsUni near Telford, Shrops: BBKA Spring Convention -Trade Show (Sat 13 Apr) 70+ workshops, seminars & 25 lectures. Plus this year, extra treats to celebrate 150 years of BBKA. One day or all 3🐝 A great #beekeeping event to look forward to!
#bees #tradeshow

[BBKA @britishbee]

Other speakers to look forward to at the BBKA Spring Convention 12-14 April include

Stewart Spinks - My beekeeping year
Rhona Toft - Keep your garden buzzing
Jim Vivian Griffiths - Swarming prevention & control
Lynfa Davies - Beekeeping, getting started

https://t.co/9jkeJsNg4T

[BBKA Spring Convention Chair @BBKASCChair]

150 years of BBKA! Spring Convention 12-14 Apr 2024 @HarperAdamsUni 25 lectures, 70+ workshops/seminars, Saturday Bumper Trade Show & more! Welcome back Prof Jamie Ellis of @UFhoneybeelab on: Honey bee mating; Sustainability; Pollen substitutes https://t.co/vxRLJDNgrv
@britishbee

[Beekeeping in the UK @beekeeping_uk]

Amazing. #ivy #Biodiversity #Pollination

[Ed Phillips @Ed_P_Wildlife]

I managed to complete another composite image last week, showing insects visiting our garden Ivy flowers. It's such a great pollen and nectar resource this time of the year. I've already started on the next one! #Biodiversity #Pollination #Staffs