Knowledge overview

Find out more about general beekeeping and what to do if you see a swarm.

Bee keeping basics

If you want to know more about beekeeping and how to get started, see what training is available and learn how to spot the difference between American Foul Brood (AFB) and European Foul
Brood (EFB).

Artificial swarm with a nuc

A simple guide to an artificial swarm using a nuc box.

Queen colour chart

Will you raise gentle bees? A handy queen colour chart for marking the queen each year.

Bee Pollen guide

Test your knowledge and find out what plant or tree your bee pollen is through out the year with our useful bee foraging seasons guide. Or you can visit Bristol Beekeepers excellent guide to pollen. www.bristolbeekeepers.org.uk

swarms

What to do if you think a honeybee swarm has landed on your property. Help on how to identify if there are honey bees and to find a local swarm collector.

ASIAN HOrnet

The Asian hornet is a species of hornet which is not native to the UK and pose a risk to honey bees and pollinating insects. Keep up-to-date with the latest news, how to identify them and how to help.