by BeeQueen | May 10, 2012 | News
Special Program: Michael Bush – author of “The Practical Beekeeper (RSVP encouraged) The Beekeepers of Northern Virginia (BANV) with support from the Prince William Regional Beekeepers Association (PWRBA) will be hosting Michael Bush – author of “The Practical...
by BeeQueen | May 3, 2012 | News
Read about Dave Wright’s home extraction adventures here including a great informative video on honeybees entering a house through siding! Swarm captures and events like these are wonderful opportunities to educate non beekeepers about honeybees....
by BeeQueen | Apr 26, 2012 | News
Tuesday May 8th, Dr. RYAN SCHWARZ from the USDA Agricultural Research Service commonly referred to as the “Beltsville Bee Lab” will be our guest speaker. 7 pm at the Manassas Church of the Brethren See more about Dr. Schwarz here: ...
by BeeQueen | Apr 24, 2012 | Education, News
Learn how to make a nuc in 8 minutes or less? 1) A a short video that raises some important issues such as what types of frames to use and what should be on the frames can be found here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEUlbcV7MsE 2) See the fabulous presentation by...
by BeeQueen | Apr 24, 2012 | Education
Pollen Sources, Honey Plants, and Bee...
by BeeQueen | Apr 24, 2012 | Education, News
There are queen cells in my hive, what should I do? http://pwrbeekeepers.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/queencells.pdf http://pwrbeekeepers.com/resources/swarm-management/
by BeeQueen | Apr 12, 2012 | News
ARE NEONICOTINOIDS KILLING BEES? The Xerces Society has just released the report, Are Neonicotinoids Killing Bees? A Review of Research into the Effects of Neonicotinoid Insecticides on Bees, with Recommendations for Action. A possible link between neonicotinoids (a...
by BeeQueen | Apr 12, 2012 | News
http://www.extension.org/pages/62802/honey-bee-genetic-diversity-and-breeding:-towards-the-reintroduction-of-european-germplasm Honey Bee Genetic Diversity and Breeding: Towards the Reintroduction of European Germplasm Overall, it has been estimated that less than 500...
by BeeQueen | Mar 28, 2012 | News
Young beekeeper enjoys honey, helps tend hives and isn’t afraid of being stung http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/kidspost/young-beekeeper-enjoys-honey-helps-tend-hives-and-isnt-afraid-of-being-stung/2012/03/16/gIQAqX6oeS_story.html
by BeeQueen | Mar 27, 2012 | News
Want to help out to keep our club fabulous? What is your interest? Bee School?, Community Outreach? Website? Host a field day? Organize a meeting program? Or have your own great ideas and/or questions? Find a “more or less” list of who to contact in...
