Monthly Archives: April 2013
May 7 Meeting – Hive Inspections, Splits & Combines
It’s spring! New packages are arriving, and the bigleaf maple is in full bloom! If you’re a new beekeeper, what should you be looking for in your new colonies? Kate and Patti will review what to look for both outside … Continue reading
Swarm Season Is Almost Here
It’s that time of year again folks. If you’re on the swarm list, have your swarm catching gear in order and be ready to take calls. If you’re not available to take swarms calls this season, take yourself off the … Continue reading
Bee Informed Partnership Survey – Due April 15
Bee Informed Partnership, a joint project among numerous universities and laboratories, aims to help beekeepers make better management decisions and reduce colony losses. They need beekeepers, lots of beekeepers, to participate in two annual surveys, on winter losses and management. The … Continue reading