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The B4 Project's recent symposium in now available on YouTube. Talks include an overview of import risks by Mairi Knight & an in-depth review by Norman Carreck m.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

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The BBKA are relaunching their members module correspondence courses. These will run twice a year as a six month course - from 1st April to 30th September and from 1st Oct to 31st Mar Cost £100 per course. Courses starting 1st April available from the BBKA shop. www.bbka.org.uk/pages/shop/d...

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The NBU has recently released an updated version of its Spring Checks best practice guide. www.nationalbeeunit.com/resources-fo...

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Invasive Asian hornets are "highly flexible predators" that eat hundreds of different species of insects, including many important pollinators, researchers have warned. www.bbc.com/news/article...

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“Asian hornets are known to prey on honeybees, but until now the full range of their diet hasn’t been tested. The diet varied strongly over the seasons and between regions, showing that they are highly flexible predators." www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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Recently the free Module Study resources for members were launched on BBKA Learning Online. These materials have been developed for use by both groups and individuals who want to self study. Members will be required to login learning.bbka.org.uk/login/index....

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Given the potential benefits of the honey bee gut microbiome for health and nutrition, our data suggests that the genus Lactobacillus may play a significant role in bee health during winter and overwintering storage. www.nature.com/articles/s41...

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A new University of Exeter study of Yellow-legged Asian hornets has found about 1,400 different species in their guts. “Our study provides important additional evidence of the threat posed by Asian hornets as they spread across Europe." www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Today is Pancake Day, aka Shrove Tuesday. What better way to feast than some delicious local honey.

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Shropshire BKA is celebrating after being awarded £7,500 by the Severn Trent Community Fund towards funding the construction of its Information and Display Area at Conduit Head, Shrewsbury. www.shropshirestar.com/your-world/2...

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Keeping beekeeping records is an essential memory aid. They provide an assessment of the status of a colony, its needs and temperament. The BBKA's website has a template that can be downloaded for use or adapted into a version of your own. www.bbka.org.uk/bbka-hive-ke...?

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Spring is looming. I strongly suspect an eviction notice soon from this fine bee shed on the somewhat flimsy excuse that it is in fact a greenhouse.

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The Governments of Ethiopia and Slovenia, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) with the support of UNIDO and Apimondia, will organize the second International Forum on Sustainable Beekeeping, from 20 to 22 May 2025 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. www.fao.org/events/detai...

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Researchers at the United States Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service have developed a small-scale, inexpensive, and disposable rearing arena for laboratory tests on honey bees. entomologytoday.org/2025/02/27/p...

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The development and standardization of sophisticated and universally recognized testing procedures will increase the capability of official control laboratories to detect honey adulteration and will serve as a powerful preventive measure against fraudulent practices. www.mdpi.com/2297-8739/12...

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Sudden colony losses this year in the US resulted in efforts to survey beekeepers regarding losses, and USDA scientists collected samples from colonies in the field. This webinar shares information about activities and progress analyzing the survey data. www.youtube.com/live/VOCis4Z...

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Rearing queens in the lab under controlled environment can help to study the factors that impact the workers behavior and the queen development. journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...

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“We need urgent action to address the nature crisis and that means working to halt biodiversity loss both internationally and at home." www.gov.uk/government/n...

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A UK honey jar supplier has highlighted upcoming new UK legislation, known as pERP, that could increase the cost of glass jars & bottles by between 3-15p per unit. The industry body British Glass is asking the public to lobby MPs www.packagingnews.co.uk/news/environ...

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As pollinators decline globally and the world continues to warm amid climate change, researchers warn that cocoa production may suffer. news.mongabay.com/short-articl...

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Honey in Dentistry A new study reviews the medicinal properties of honey in dentistry. It explores the potential of honey as a treatment for various oral conditions, such as dental caries, gingivitis and halitosis. www.researchgate.net/publication/...

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Lincolnshire beekeepers hope to get into the Guinness Book of World Records as holders of the world’s largest livestock auction after this year’s annual Lincoln District Bee Auction. lincolnshiretoday.net/mag/lincolns...

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This study presents a novel method for automatically recognizing honey bee behavior patterns at the hive entrance, significantly contributing to beekeeping and hive management. journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...

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Farmers are being asked to report abandoned or neglected beehives, as concerns rise over the alarming increase in deserted colonies across New Zealand farmland. www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/farmers...

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Unhealthy Brood Odour (UBeeO) is a novel hygiene-eliciting selection tool that has been used to identify honey bee colonies that are resistant to the parasitic mite Varroa destructor, and that are more likely to survive winter without beekeeper intervention. www.frontiersin.org/journals/bee...

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Bumblebee numbers declined by almost a quarter compared with the 2010-2023 average, according to data from the Bumblebee Conservation Trust. The researchers said the drop was probably due to the cold and wet conditions in the UK last spring. www.theguardian.com/global/2025/...

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The next in the BBKA series of Zoom talks will be 'Preparing For Exams' with Jenny Morgan on 18th March 2025 at 7pm. Zoom link sent to associations for circulation and available on the BBKA Learning Platform. A recording will be available on YouTube.

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A subject on many #beekeepers minds, what can we do about yellow-legged (Asian) hornets? Well, we have a very informative #webinar on this very topic next Weds 5 Mar. John De Carteret will introduce the Jersey #AsianHornet Group register.gotowebinar.com/register/240... #scottishbeekeepers #honeybee

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Drones reared in temperatures changing from higher to lower were considerably heavier after emergence compared with those reared in temperatures changing from lower to higher. link.springer.com/article/10.1...

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Latest Spring Convention Workshop & Seminar availability Sunday 6th April www.bbka.org.uk/planning-you...

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February and March can be hard months for honey bees. They've survived the winter so far but are vulnerable to uncertain weather as colonies try to expand. Starvation can be a real issue. Hefting to judge weight, adding fondant, possibly pollen patties and emergency syrup feeding are options.

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Each honey bee has unique ways of dancing the waggle dance. Could the success of the waggle dance be related to this uniqueness? This study reveals the waggle is a diverse form of communication that helps improve finding food. sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/… Image: Emmanuel Boutet

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Latest Spring Convention Workshop & Seminar availability Saturday 5th April www.bbka.org.uk/planning-you...

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Note to self: crack on lad it's nearly March and that lot needs cleaning.

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Looking to boost bee immune systems, researchers are examining the impact of viruses on honeybee flight performance and testing supplements. cowboystatedaily.com/2025/02/22/m...

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Latest Spring Convention Workshop & Seminar Friday4th availability www.bbka.org.uk/planning-you...

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The March 2025 edition of BBKA News is out soon. Taking the Basic Assessment – Ian Campbell International Meeting of Young Beekeepers - Simon Cavill/Serena Watts Apitherapy – The Evidence – Gary Brook + regulars, features, news, apiary tips, letters, puzzle & recipes

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3 years after Russia attacked Ukraine the ad agency Saatchi & Saatchi Ukraine had the idea to use a drone to seed 17 ha of mined fields with bee friendly flowers. 20 beehives were located nearby gathering unique “Minefield Honey”. www.diversityhoneys.de/pages/minenh...

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The story of Marat Galiev is an example of how a family business, supported by innovation and support, can become a driver of economic growth and sustainable development. www.undp.org/kyrgyzstan/s...

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The team that created the honey total DNA test, which made waves around the globe last year, is now developing a new honey analysis method to detect the bees-related RNA viruses that are causing headaches and economic losses for beekeepers worldwide. researchinestonia.eu/2025/02/17/h...

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The oldest alcoholic beverage in the world is in the midst of a renaissance. www.countrylife.co.uk/food-drink/t...

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Please consider downloading the Asian Hornet Watch app. This simple app allows you to check ID of similar insects and report sightings Always send insect photo with any report Investigation following reports lead to vital nest destructions QR codes: Left - Apple Right - Android

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This study found that air quality is an important predictor of honey bee mortality. The risk of honey bee mortality increased with poor air quality but was substantially reduced in regions with greater vegetation availability. www.nature.com/articles/s43...

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The four schools chosen all gained a silver or gold Bee Friendly School awards in 2024. www.warwickshireworld.com/news/people/...

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This study suggests that urban areas are capable of conserving solitary and primitively eusocial bees. While green space is important at larger landscape scales, small patches of wild, leftover vegetation and roadsides are equally important for bees. link.springer.com/article/10.1...

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A warmer day can be a good time to do a visual hive observation. Colonies hopefully active. If no activity it may be worth considering further brief investigations to check if a deadout. If so close entrance and consider why and what to do next.

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"Less than an hour after they drove away, the fire had engulfed their home, their hives and every drop of honey they had." www.theguardian.com/business/202...

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