This scene is the result of not treating in some manner for Varroa mites. These bees are all dead, the last remains of a thriving colony of perhaps 5000 individuals in October, wiped out by this...

This was a fun project put together by EJBA members. A shout out and special thanks to Jim Gurney (video wizard extraordinaire) for piecing and editing this video. Rich had the idea, I had the...

Since the winters here are so mild, there is a possibility for some overwintering flowers, such as horticultural heather and brassicas, to be collected even in January and February, but until the...

MAKING A WINTER CANDY BOARD FOR YOUR BEES The picture above is of a pot containing a boiling sugar/water solution with a candy thermometer and a long spoon. This is a hot (234 degrees) and...

Randy Oliver Mite Wash Video There is a sacrifice when alcohol washing for mites. Approximately 300 bees (cups worth) will have to volunteer for the wash. Losing these bees are well worth the...

This trapping frame method is of particular interest to beekeepers who do not want to use chemicals or miticides in their colony.  To accomplish this method, an isolator frame must be...