by BYBA Author | Oct 9, 2021 | News Worthy
National Pollinator Week, Tucson, Arizona–Whether the pollen honey bees collect comes from spring or fall flowers can be a vital factor in supporting the annual cycle of behaviors that sustain a honey bee colony, according to a study by the U.S. Department of...
by BYBA Author | Oct 9, 2021 | Events
Happy Fall Back Yard Beekeepers! Since we all enjoyed our Summer Ice Cream Social in June at Lachat Farm we thought that it would be fun for all of us to gather again in an outdoor setting for a few hours and catch up on everything social. On Saturday afternoon,...
by BYBA Author | May 30, 2021 | Resources
by David Blocher One of the greatest challenges in beekeeping, especially with an overwintered hive, is keeping your bees (i.e., preventing your bees from swarming). Swarming is a biological imperative, and almost all colonies will attempt to swarm. Swarming,...
by BYBA Author | May 5, 2021 | Musings
by Michael Lund Sunday, January something. The weather report here in Connecticut looks as if bees may fly today. It’s been about 4 weeks since the last flight. As the temperature climbs into the low forties’ bees start checking out the entrance. While getting warmed...
by BYBA Author | Apr 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
by Ralph Szur Paraphrasing the Bard leads to a discussion about springtime management practices. As beekeepers, we are often driven by the desire to “help” our colonies. Sometimes it is about helping ourselves to achieve a larger honey harvest. Whether you are...
