Do you want great bees?
Research has demonstrated that local bees/queens perform better compared to imported ones.
Over the years, BIBBA has played a vital role in raising awareness about the importance of maintaining and breeding honey bee populations that are well-suited to their local environment.
Be part of a growing movement to support our local adapted and native honey bee populations.
The risks from importing:
- The introduction of pests (e.g. Small Hive Beetle and Tropilaelaps – both notifiable), diseases and pathogens.
- Aggression in subsequent generations.
- Unsuitability to our fickle climate, along with higher than expected winter losses.
- Genetic contamination of both managed and free-living honey bee populations.
An interesting part of BIBBA activity is the broadcasting of live, unscripted apiary demonstrations.
They are live streamed on YouTube, with recordings available later
more info: https://bibba.com/live-hive/
