This document was written for new beekeepers with ten or fewer hives. Many years ago, small beekeepers would cut the comb from the frames and would crush the comb by squeezing it. This method of extraction required [...]
The goal of a honey bee colony is simple - continue the species. In early spring, when weather is mild and food is abundant, the queen starts laying eggs at an amazing rate – over 1,500 per [...]
Based on the increased media attention to the “murder hornets” from the New York Times article on May 2, 2020 the TRB board thought it would be appropriate to share some additional information. Here are some resources [...]
One-third of our food is the result of pollination. Our native bees do their part - like the Mason bee (they love apple blossoms and blueberries) or the bumble bee (large enough to work a tomato or [...]
Mite-A-Thon Monday: Resources for Beekeepers The 2020 North American Mite-A-Thon will run on May 2nd-17th, and August 15th-30th. The Mite-A-Thon is a tri-national effort to raise awareness about honey bee colony Varroa infestations in North America through the teaching of [...]