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...
by BeeQueen | Mar 26, 2012 | News
Available to catch bee swarms? Be part of our text messaging based swarm call. Contact PWRBA SWARM DISPATCHER DAVE WRIGHT at 703-587-8323 or email at novabeeguy@gmail.com for instructions. Information about swarms is available on our website here: ...
by BeeQueen | Mar 26, 2012 | Bee Meetings and Events, 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 See more about Dr. Schwarz here: http://www.ars.usda.gov/pandp/people/people.htm?personid=46249
by BeeQueen | Mar 26, 2012 | News
There is some discussion that beneficial nematodes H. indica are an effective method to deter small hive beetle if applied at the correct time to the soil in front of hives. You can order here and there is a price break if ordering 5 or more packets: ...
by BeeQueen | Mar 13, 2012 | News
The 2012 American Bee Research Conference was held February 7-8, 2012, at APHIS Headquarters in Greenbelt, Maryland, in conjunction with the annual meeting of the Apiary Inspectors of America. Proceedings from the conference are now available online at...
by BeeQueen | Feb 29, 2012 | News
PWRBA club member, Jonathan Duffy will present on the Certified Naturally Grown (CNG) program for beekeepers at our March 13th mtg. 7 pm at Manassas Church of the Brethren. From thier website- “Certified Naturally Grown (CNG) is a non-profit organization...
