Ever wonder where a drone goes to hang out, meet a queen and perform his final act? Why do they go where they go? Is there a billboard in the sky with directional signs pointing the way to the nearest Read More …

Sydney Ross, Pesticide Operations Specialist at the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, along with her colleague Jason Williams, Pesticide Inspector and Wake County beekeeper, will offer insights on pesticides and beekeeping, varroa management and Integrated Pest Management, Read More …

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.