Upcoming Events
Sunday, September 28th – September Wannabees – Join us for our monthly kid’s club! We will be working with live bees to help get them ready for winter so be sure to wear appropriate clothing for working with bees.
Tuesday, September 30th – September General Meeting – Connecticut Apiary Inspector and BYBA Vice President, Paula Wolf, will be discussing new potential invasive threats to our bees. Join us to learn more about Vespa velutina, the yellow-legged hornet & the Tropilaelaps mite.
Join us for an informative and timely presentation by CT State Apiary Inspector & BYBA Vice President, Paula Wolf, on two serious invasive threats that could impact beekeeping in our region: the Yellow-Legged Hornet (Vespa velutina) and the Tropilaelaps mite (Tropilaelaps spp.).
These pests are not yet established in most parts of the United States, but recent detections have raised alarms in the beekeeping and agricultural communities. The Yellow-Legged Hornet is a highly aggressive predator of honey bees and poses a significant risk to colony health and local pollination systems. Meanwhile, Tropilaelaps mites—though currently absent from North America—are even more damaging than Varroa mites in regions where they are established, due to their rapid reproduction and destructive effects on brood.
Paula will provide an overview of the biology, identification, and behavior of these pests, how they spread, and what beekeepers can do to help with early detection and prevention. Attendees will learn how to monitor their colonies, report sightings, and stay informed about ongoing surveillance and regulatory efforts.
This talk is essential for all beekeepers who want to stay proactive and informed in protecting their hives from emerging invasive threats
This meeting is in person and our speaker will be joining us IN-PERSON. There is not an option for participants to join virtually. Please join us at 7 PM to allow time to socialize and chat with other members of the club. Our live speaker presentation will begin at 7:30 PM.
The location is Norfield Congregational Church located at 64 Norfield Rd in Weston, CT. Even though the event is free and open to the public, please register at https://backyardbeekeepers.com.
If you are unable to join us, club members will be able to view this and past monthly meeting recordings in the Members Only portion of the website under BYBA Presentations.
Welcome to the Back Yard Beekeepers Association. With over 400 members, our association has grown to become one of the Nation’s largest regional clubs for beekeeping hobbyists. Some of our members are just getting started as beekeepers, and some have enjoyed this hobby for years. All share an interest in the wonderful and remarkable world of the honey bee.
The BYBA is a 501(c)3 non-profit, charitable organization.
Our general membership meetings are held on the last Tuesday of most months at 7:30 PM at the Norfield Church in Weston, CT.
Please see our Calendar of Events for details.
64 Norfield Rd
Weston, CT 06883
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