On May 13 at 7:00 PM, Phoebe Snyder will present her research, “From Lab to Market: A Novel Tool for Varroa Resistance”. The research involves a beekeeper-applied spray that mimics Varroa pheromones. This incites hygienic behavior that can be quantified, Read More …
I’m sure you’re excited to be getting your bees, or perhaps you’re starting your second year of beekeeping. We know you’re going to have questions, so we’re planning a Q&A session specifically with you in mind! Two of our more Read More …
The Mecklenburg Beekeepers are inviting the OCBA to join their April 15, 7pm meeting. Dr. Marla Spivak from the University of Minnesota will speak about honey bee immunity, hygienic behavior and propolis collection.
Join us on April 8th at 7:00 PM for speaker Dana Stahlman’s talk, “What to Expect as a New Beekeeper.” You’ll learn: How to install a package and feed it What to expect the first two weeks and the first Read More …
Join us for our February meeting when State Inspector Nancy Ruppert will share wisdom about swarms, swarm prevention and how to manage your apiary to meet your beekeeping goals. We’ll meet on zoom Thursday February 11th at 7PM. For zoom Read More …