Promoting native and locally adapted honey bees
that are sustainable, varroa resistant and productive
Who we are
BIBBA (Bee Improvement and Bee Breeders Association) is dedicated to improving and conserving Apis mellifera mellifera, the native honey bee of Britain and Ireland (aka European Dark Bee), and to encourage beekeepers to keep locally adapted honey bees in areas where Amm doesn’t exist.
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Whether you’re just starting out or running a large-scale operation, running a beekeeping business can be overwhelming and finding ways to improve efficiency and profitability isn’t always straightforward.
Bees for Sale
BIBBA are encouraging their members to raise extra queens and nucs to sell (ideally locally) in order that we can dissuade beekeepers from buying imported stock.
August 2026 BIBBA Monthly
- Treat for Varroa in August?
- The Queen Excluder: More Than a Honey-Harvesting Tool
- Seasonal Nectar Gaps in Farmland Landscapes
- A laying-worker colony doesn’t have to be a lost colony
Varroa Resistance IS possible
Why join?
BEE part of a like-minded community
Access exclusive member content
Join practical demos and workshops
Take training courses
Get support and advice from experienced beekeepers
Help local
bee projects