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​Monitoring for Asian yellow legged Hornets 2021

​We are approaching the time of year when temperatures are rising, and any yellow legged Hornet queens (Vespa velutina nigrithorax) will be emerging from hibernation, so we need to start monitoring for their presence. Click here for more information.

Lock-down lecture series

Don't miss out on our lock-down online lecture series! The lectures are free and help to increase your knowledge of beekeeping practice or learn about the latest honey bee research. Somerset BKA members are notified by email; beekeepers from across the country and further afield are welcome, too - just register for a ticket on Eventbrite.  
If you would like to support Somerset BKA , become an associate member! It will give you access to lecture  recordings as well as to our events and newsletter. SBKA is made up of 12 divisions/branches which offer associate membership. Click here for details.   

2021 Online lecture programme

Thursday, April 15 - Reactive swarm control with Wally Shaw​
Thursday, May 6 - Diagnosing queen problems with Prof David Tarpy
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Beginners' courses

Are you interested in keeping honey bees? Or do you know someone who is? Then take a look at our Beginners' Courses.

Join the SBKA

Primarily we exist for the benefit of our members and provide a wide range of activities and services aimed at active beekeepers and those with an interest in honey bees and apiculture.
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Enjoy practical training and education courses, talks and lectures, expertise and encouragement, insurance and much, much more!

LOCAL HONEY

Local beekeepers produce local honey! It’s usually raw (untreated), contains local pollen and is additive-free.  Honey is reputed to have a variety of health benefits and medical uses – and it tastes good, too!
Local honey is available at many independent retailers as well as at our Honey Shows.

Swarm Collection

The best way to find someone to help with a swarm is to click the link below, which will take you to the British Beekeepers’ Association website, where you can find your nearest swarm collector.

Education

Honey bees and other pollinators are having a tough time because of pests and diseases, loss of habitat and pesticides. One of our key roles is to help our members keep healthy and strong colonies.
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Promoting beekeeping and supporting beekeepers and honey bees in Somerset

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