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Not all bees are yellow and black striped, and a bit on the fuzzy side. In our area, we see several species of exquisite, small, shiny green halictid bees in the genus Agapostemon, and they are...

Beekeeping for Dummies is a readable, easy text and is a useful book for beginning beekeepers. However, the following corrections to the book should be noted, especially if this will be your primary...

A solar melter to prepare honey comb and wax scrapings can be constructed easily out of recycled materials. This will allow beekeepers to reuse and recycle wax that some would just throw away. Wax...

Were you stung by a honey bee? Don't panic! Most people are not allergic to bee stings and have only temporary discomfort when stung - easily treated by home remedies, such as immediate application...

Honey bee water foragers. Photo credit: "beekalmer" 2011 Honey bees that collect water are specialists, a set of foragers completely distinct from nectar gatherers. It’s all they do! This...

November 13, 2021 - | Put on your calendar 9:30 a.m. Board meeting 10:00 a.m. Q & A for new beekeepers 10:30 a.m. General meeting and demonstrations November...