Dewey Caron

PNW SURVEY OF BEE HEALTH & BEEKEEPING PRACTICES

                                     Survivorship Survey  Last year, 250 OR/WA backyarder beekeepers were surveyed during April seeking information on overwintering colony losses/survivorship, and management such as colony feeding, sanitation and Varroa control efforts. Results: http://www.pnwhoneybeesurvey.com/annual-surveys inculding a report (see individual club reports) for WVBA. I appreciate the 22 responses from WVBA Beekeepers last year. Colony loss levels from

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PNW SURVEY OF BEE HEALTH & BEEKEEPING PRACTICES

                                     Survivorship Survey  Last year, 250 OR/WA backyarder beekeepers were surveyed during April seeking information on overwintering colony losses/survivorship, and management such as colony feeding, sanitation and Varroa control efforts. Results: http://www.pnwhoneybeesurvey.com/annual-surveys inculding a report (see individual club reports) for WVBA. I appreciate the 22 responses from WVBA Beekeepers last year. Colony loss levels from

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New and Improved HopGuard II

HopGuard II, potassium salts of Hops Beta Acids (K-HBAs), is produced from the cones of female hop plants. This biochemical miticide has been shown to be effective in combating varroa mites in bee colonies. It is manufactured by BetaTec Hop Products, a wholly owned subsidiary of Barth- Haas Group, Inc. of Yakima, Washington. Registration status

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New and Improved HopGuard II

HopGuard II, potassium salts of Hops Beta Acids (K-HBAs), is produced from the cones of female hop plants. This biochemical miticide has been shown to be effective in combating varroa mites in bee colonies. It is manufactured by BetaTec Hop Products, a wholly owned subsidiary of Barth- Haas Group, Inc. of Yakima, Washington. Registration status

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Honey Bee Heath Coalition report

The Honey Bee Health Coalition (HBHC) semi-annual meeting, with over 30 members in attendance, was held at the American Farm Bureau Federation in Washington, D.C. this past fall. Our meeting concluded with a high-profile reception atop the Department of Interior Building in Washington, partnered with the North American Pollinator Protection Campaign (NAPPC). The reception underscored

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Honey Bee Heath Coalition report

The Honey Bee Health Coalition (HBHC) semi-annual meeting, with over 30 members in attendance, was held at the American Farm Bureau Federation in Washington, D.C. this past fall. Our meeting concluded with a high-profile reception atop the Department of Interior Building in Washington, partnered with the North American Pollinator Protection Campaign (NAPPC). The reception underscored

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GOOD NEWS from OSU Bee Lab

The Oregon Master Beekeeper Program is the winner of the 2015 OSU Search for Excellence award! The OSUEA Search for Excellence program recognizes an outstanding Extension education effort, demonstrating innovation and impact. Applications for both team and individual success stores are considered in a wide range and scale of deserving programs from county to multi-state

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GOOD NEWS from OSU Bee Lab

The Oregon Master Beekeeper Program is the winner of the 2015 OSU Search for Excellence award! The OSUEA Search for Excellence program recognizes an outstanding Extension education effort, demonstrating innovation and impact. Applications for both team and individual success stores are considered in a wide range and scale of deserving programs from county to multi-state

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