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š New FREE Educational Resource for Schools ā Pollinator Protectors! š The British Beekeepersā Association (BBKA), with support from the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), is delighted to launchĀ Pollinator Protectors: Monitoring the Yellow-legged Asian HornetĀ ā a fully resourced, classroom-based citizen science project for schools. This engaging programme helps pupils explore: Unit 1: Introduces pollination, pollinators, ecosystems and…
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Not everyone has space for a beehive at home, but almost everyone can make room for bees. Whether you have a large garden, a small yard, a balcony, or just a window box, you can create a bee-friendly space through bee-friendly planting ā and it matters more than you might think. Why Bees Need Our…
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Thereās no shortage of social media tales about new beekeepers being treated poorly after buying a Flow Hive by some beekeeping groups ā sometimes even discouraged enough to give up altogether. We are not one of those associations! At our association, we proudly welcome beekeepers from all backgrounds ā whether youāre working with a traditional wooden…
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The arrival of the Asian hornet (Vespa velutina) in parts of the UK has caused understandable concern among beekeepers and nature lovers alike. These invasive hornets are serious predators of honey bees and other pollinators ā but with vigilance, education, and rapid reporting, we can help protect our bees and biodiversity. Donāt Try to Destroy a Nest…