A vaccine conditionally approved by the USDA for protecting honeybees against American foulbrood (AFB) caused by Paenibacillus larvae has demonstrated efficacy in clinical trials. www.dvm360.com/view/vaccine...

Yellow-legged Asian hornet update 14.11.25 2025 159 nests 541 sightings 1 new nest Etchingham, East Sussex www.bbka.org.uk/asian-hornet... www.nationalbeeunit.com/about-us/bee...

Yellow-legged Asian hornet update 14.11.25 2025 1 new nest Etchingham, East Sussex With leaves falling please look up for nests Report using the Asian Hornet Watch app with a photo Nest photos need to be supported with a photo of the insect to be investigated Photo APHA Crown Copyright

Yellow-legged Asian hornet update 14.11.25 2025 159 Nests 541 sightings 1 new nest Etchingham, East Sussex www.bbka.org.uk/asian-hornet... www.nationalbeeunit.com/about-us/bee...

Concerns over fraudulent honey imports raised in Europe The European Beekeeping Association & the European Professional Beekeepers Association have sent a joint letter to EU Ministers, warning about the risk of fraudulent honey entering the EU. ebaeurope.eu/eba-and-epba...

Auckland, New Zealand - Now 9 confirmed queen hornets found. Seven of the 9 confirmed queen hornets were found with either developed nests or evidence of nesting.  www.mpi.govt.nz/biosecurity/...

Currently 92 flood warnings and 194 flood alerts in England. Colonies close to rivers & streams may be vulnerable in some areas. check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/alerts-and-w...

Yellow-legged Asian hornet update 13 Nov A total of 541 sightings in 2025. 1 more nest has been discovered in Etchingham, East Sussex. This nest has been destroyed and will be removed. 159 confirmed nests

"There have been 7 confirmed queen hornets found (based on collected specimens) in the North Shore. Five of these showed evidence of nesting. All detected hornets and nests have been safely removed." www.mpi.govt.nz/news/media-r...

Seven queen yellow-legged hornets have so far been found in Auckland as efforts ramp up to track others down. www.1news.co.nz/2025/11/14/s...

Seven queen yellow-legged hornets have so far been found in Auckland as efforts ramp up to track others down. www.1news.co.nz/2025/11/14/s...

UNESCO and Guerlain brought together beekeepers from Rwanda and Europe to learn from each other and compare good practices. www.unesco.org/en/articles/...

A team of researchers from the University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague has developed a novel method to enhance the natural healing properties of bee propolis phys.org/news/2025-11...

National Bee Unit (BeeBase website) 2025 map of Inspections with American Foul Brood by 10km www.nationalbeeunit.com/diseases-and...

Tropilaelaps global geographical spread sitesv2.anses.fr/en/system/fi...

This study highlights the far-rea ching consequences of a wild pollinator collapse on Europe’s agri-food system while accounting for adjustments via land-use, production, trade, and consumption changes. www.nature.com/articles/s41...

"Beekeeping resonates uniquely among military veterans: It’s a way to continue to serve before or after retirement from active service. It can be a path toward empowerment in a new civilian life and maybe even bee-related entrepreneurship." twin-cities.umn.edu/news-events/...

In the latest test of the tiny workings of bumblebee minds, scientists have taught the fuzzy insects to tell the difference between patterns of light – a kind of simplified Morse code – to find a sugary treat. www.sciencealert.com/scientists-h...

World Kindness Day is celebrated today 13 November - it's a day to remind ourselves of the importance of being kind to others. www.bbc.com/newsround/ar...

Autumn has been unusually warm so far Colonies may need checking for stores periodically. Fondant consumption can be quick initially and slow as temperatures drop. It is likely to increase again around February as weather warms and colonies start to raise brood.

South Africa is positioning its honey industry for expansion into international export markets, with Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen confirming that work is under way to meet the EU’s honey import standards. www.farmersweekly.co.za/agri-news/so...

Mahonia is coming into flower now. It can be a good late autumn/early winter forage source when warm enough for bees to fly.

Jersey 'fighting losing battle' with Asian hornets Jersey's environment minister has admitted tackling the invasive Asian hornet is in some ways "fighting a losing battle". www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Australian scientists have discovered a new native bee species with tiny horns - and given it a suitably devilish name. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Australian scientists have discovered a new native bee species with tiny horns - and given it a suitably devilish name. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

BBKA Intermediate Microscopy Course 7 & 8 February 2036 Two-day Intermediate Microscopy Course BBKA members only, designed for those preparing for the BBKA Microscopy Assessment. Own equipment required. The course is for intermediates only Bookings; www.bbka.org.uk/shop/microsc...

BBKA November Talk: ‘Becoming a Show Judge’ The next BBKA Zoom talk will be ‘Becoming a Show Judge’ with Shirley Bond on Tuesday 18th November 2025 at 7pm. A recording of this talk will be available afterwards. 'Shirley is a Master Beekeeper, BBKA Show Judge and Chair of the BBKA Exam Board.

BBC Countryfile's most recent episode looked at the 3 finalists in their Young Countryside Champion Award 2025. Beekeeper Dafyyd Pett from Bridgend, Wales, was interview starting 28.10 minutes in. Results will be announced in a few weeks. www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

Arizona USA A pedestrian was killed after a swarm of bees escaped confinement in a transport truck and started stinging the driver, causing a crash. local12.com/news/nation-...

This BBKA News special issue covers equipment, ingredients, methods for mead, melomel (fruit mead), metheglin (spiced), payment (grapes), hippocras (medicinal herbs) & cyder (apple)

Hurricane Melissa demolished countless homes and caused massive flooding in Jamaica. The powerful storm also destroyed or damaged tens of thousands of bee colonies as it made its way through the Caribbean. theanimalrescuesite.com/blogs/news/h...

Hurricane Melissa demolished countless homes and caused massive flooding in Jamaica. The powerful storm also destroyed or damaged tens of thousands of bee colonies as it made its way through the Caribbean. theanimalrescuesite.com/blogs/news/h...

A 10-year-old beekeeper won a months-long battle against city officials after they tried to force him to remove his colony of thousands of bees in California. www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...

Late season yellow-legged Asian hornets sightings continue, including in new areas. Please take a moment to look at National Bee Unit advice on monitoring both now and for next spring. www.nationalbeeunit.com/assets/PDFs/... Diagram APHA Crown copyright

Is this the ultimate beekeeper's shed or can you go one better? www.dezeen.com/2025/11/07/b...

Plant protection products protect crops from pests, diseases and weeds. However, many of the fungicides, herbicides and insecticides also have a negative effect on terrestrial and aquatic organisms such as pollinators or fish that are not the primary target of their use. phys.org/news/2025-11...

Yellow-legged Asian hornet secondary nest this week - Broad Oak East Sussex No further details to date on a unconfirmed credible sightings in Crosby, Merseyside last weekend. Another recent unconfirmed credible sighting reported in Nether Edge, Sheffield

YLH update 7.11.25 Great Britain 158 nests 534 sightings 1 new nest this week Red icons represent the last weeks nest locations Eye icon = sighting House icon = Nest www.bbka.org.uk/asian-hornet... www.nationalbeeunit.com/about-us/bee...

YLH update 7.11.25 Great Britain 158 nests 534 sightings 1 new nest this week Red icons represent the last weeks nest locations Eye icon = sighting House icon = Nest www.bbka.org.uk/asian-hornet... www.nationalbeeunit.com/about-us/bee...

Update yellow-legged Asian hornets (YLH) W/E the week ending 7 Nov 534 sightings One more nest has been discovered Broad Oak, East Sussex This nest has been destroyed and will be removed. 158 confirmed nests

"A New Zealand mānuka apiary company has created what is believed to be the world’s most expensive honey, a €250,000 (NZ$500,000) masterpiece that is designed to blend art, heritage and science into a single collectible." www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU25...

The Veterinary Medicine Directorate classes honey bees as food-producing animals, beekeepers must maintain documentation containing details of veterinary medicinal products administered to colonies for at least five years. www.nationalbeeunit.com/assets/PDFs/...

National Bee Unit Varroa treatment threshold guide www.nationalbeeunit.com/assets/PDFs/...

National Bee Unit Varroa treatment/time of year planner www.nationalbeeunit.com/assets/PDFs/...