Paul Longwell, Cornell University & Washington State Master Beekeeper and OBA Member spoke about bee communication. This was a fascinating presentation and the recordings of queens are actually from one of his hives!
Web links from the Pollinator Presentation, October 2024Penny Longwell, WSU Thurston County Master Gardener For more of what WSU is doing: https://bees.wsu.edu/Article link about Alkali bees. https://www.honeybeesuite.com/alkali-bees-face-death-by-highway/ WSU and alfalfa growers set aside a large area (120acres) for the Alkali Bee. The location is in the Touchet valley of easternWashington. Mason Bee Resources: https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2016/05/12/usda-releases-results-new-survey-honey-bee-colony-health Native (more…)
WSU Bee Program is planning a queen rearing workshop this summer. We want to hear from you about desired content! Please see the announcement below and take the survey if you want to give your anonymous input and plan on attending.
We are planning on another Apprenticeship Class, probably on Sundays towards the end of April, and in person. If you are interested please fill out this waiting list form.
Article by Debra Langley-Boyer, Member of OBA and President of Belfair & Beyond Beekeepers. Debra presented the following information at the February 2023 General Meeting. Which hive is best for you? Honeybee’s can use a great variety of places for their hive. Beekeepers provide hives for the bees as a convenience to the beekeeper. Different (more…)