Latest information from the BBKA about the Yellow Legged Asian Hornet
Bees and equipment for sale
Beekeeping items are also starting to appear on eBay nowadays and this does provide a convenient method of buying and selling equipment. The Branch encourages people not to buy bees from outside Lancashire and Cumbria and sterilise any second hand hives bought - and burn all wax and frames
NB Only purchase honey extractors that are made from stainless steel or food grade plastic. Recent legislation prevents the use of tin plated or galvanised extractors on honey sold to the general public.
Members retiring or leaving beekeeping are encouraged to offer their equipment to the Branch for sale to new beekeepers. Anyone with equipment for sale is asked to contact the Branch Secretary.