It is again time to update your BeeBase records with the total number of overwintering hives as of 1st November 2024.

To complete this year’s hive count please click the link below which will take you to BeeBase. Once logged in, please answer the hive count questions displayed and then click the ‘Submit response’ button. It is as simple as that! Please update your records by 31st December 2024.

If you currently have no colonies, please update your BeeBase record to confirm this in question 1.

Please click this link to update your Hive Count.

https://www.nationalbeeunit.com/hive-count/

Please note: your username to login is not your email address

More details of this project, its importance and why we need your help can be found on BeeBase:
https://www.nationalbeeunit.com/bees-and-the-law/hive-count/

2023’s count indicated a total UK population of honey bee hives at approximately 252,500. 

If you have any security concerns about clicking on the embedded links in this email, you can access BeeBase directly from your Internet browser to complete the hive count. Simply log in to BeeBase and select ‘Hive Count’ from the list of options displayed.

We have produced additional guidance on how to update your records within BeeBase, these are included in the ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ document on the Hive Count information page of BeeBase.

For more information on the National Hive Count you can email bees_mailbox@gov.scot

Thank you very much in advance for your assistance.