by BeeQueen | Aug 28, 2016 | News
Thanks to everyone who entered the honey show, which included new classes in candles and display frame this year. A special congratulations to our ribbon winners. 830- Bees Wax Block 2nd- George Wilson 831- Chunk Honey 1st- George Wilson 832- Comb Honey 1st- George...
by BeeQueen | Aug 2, 2016 | News
A new downloadable varroa guide is available from Veto Pharma. The percentage of infestation to treatment seems a bit on the low side (others suggest treat at a 1-3% infestation) but still a very helpful reference and explanation...
by BeeQueen | Jul 30, 2016 | News
PWRBA Members please check your email for news on FIELD DAYS (two scheduled for August) and volunteering at the PW Fair. PWRBA will have our full display at the PW Fair, including an observation hive from Friday, Aug 12th through Saturday, August 20th. TIMES: ...
by BeeQueen | Jul 22, 2016 | Honey Shows
Show me the honey……… or the beeswax, and now Display Frames and two types of candles (molded and dipped tables) are added the the Honey Show for the Prince William Fair based on our recommendations! See: ...
by BeeQueen | Jul 4, 2016 | State, Regional and National Bee Associations
It’s not too late to register for the Eastern Apicultural Society (EAS) short course and/or conference. July 25-29th will be a week of amazing beekeeping education, Master Beekeeper Certification, and fun social events with other Beekeepers. Lovingly called BEE...
by BeeQueen | Jun 28, 2016 | News
Bees Louise! Well not our PWRBA Louise, although she does spend her time educating children, but another woman, Louise L. Lynch has a wonderful series of detailed lesson plans to use with children complete with teacher packets and activities for youth. See them...
by BeeQueen | Jun 23, 2016 | News
https://governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/newsarticle?articleId=15724 6/23/2016 RICHMOND – Earlier this week, First Lady Dorothy McAuliffe joined Deputy Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry Sam Towell and Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS)...
by BeeQueen | May 20, 2016 | News
Aganetha Dyck is a Canadian visual artist whose career spans almost four decades and possesses a body of work as diverse as the life experiences she has had over those years. Her current research is based on interspecies communication between humans and honeybees to...
by BeeQueen | Apr 28, 2016 | Bee Meetings and Events, State, Regional and National Bee Associations
Plan to attend the Virginia State Beekeepers Association meeting this June 17th and 18th in Smithfield, Virginia. Speakers include Dr. Larry Connor, Wicwas Press, author, and, Jennifer Berry, Apicultural Research Coordinator and Lab Manager for the University of...
by BeeQueen | Apr 28, 2016 | Bee Meetings and Events
Join us at the next PWRBA meeting- our last one before the summer dearth! It’s gadget night- bring one and share it with the group. It’s always a fun time. Tuesday, May 10th at 7 pm. Manassas Church of the Brethren at 10047 Nokesville Rd, Manassas,VA...
