Useful Links

These websites may be of interest or value to members or new beekeepers.
Whilst we are providing these links, it is stressed that the views expressed on those websites are purely those of the originator and that the LBA accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of any information or service that they provide nor do we accept any responsibility for the quality or condition of any goods that they supply.

SITES OF GENERAL INTEREST TO BEEKEEPERS
Scottish Beekeepers Association(SBA)
British Beekeepers Association(BBKA)
Welsh Beekeepers Association(WBKA)
Beebase, the FERA advisory site where beekeepers are invited to register (BeeBase)
The Food and Environment Research Agency(FERA)
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs(DEFRA)
Scottish Government Beekeeping Advice (SGBA)
Science and Advice for Scottish Agriculture (SASA)
Beefarmers Association (BFA)
The Bee Vet,provides advice on maintaining the health and well-beeing of bees (BBVA)
Dave Cushman: a wealth of advice and information on beekeeping

Bee Improvement and Bee Breeders Association (BIBBA): for those interested in native bees

The Central Association of Bee-Keepers: the latest scientific research and ideas about bees and related subjects

Ava's Flowers Guide to Beekeeping from Flowers to Harvesting (NB: from USA but some useful information)
A guide to Bees, Hornets and Wasps of the World

OTHER RELEVANT CONSERVATION ORGANISATIONS

Buglife: conservation organisation for all invertebrates including bees

BWARS: for records of bees, wasps & ants across the UK

The Bumblebee Conservation Trust: conserving bumblebees in the UK

Butterfly Conservation: pollinator habitat restoration

Plantlife: for wild flowers and habitats

SITES PROVIDING BEEKEEPING EQUIPMENT
Bee-Craft - Beekeeping Supplies (BCBS)
Thorne - Beekeeping Supplies (TBS)
CaddonHives - Scottish hives in cedar (CH)
NationalBee Supplies - Beekeeping Supplies (NBS)
BB Wear- Protective Clothing (BBW)
BJ Sherriff - Protective Clothing (BJS)
Bee Proof Suits - Clothing and equipment (BPS)