A New Tool to Fight Varroa!

We don’t often get a new tool in the fight against Varroa but at the end of September, the EPA approved a new miticide called Norroa. This works in a very different way than miticides we’ve seen in the past.  In fact, it isn’t technically even a...

Words From Our President – October 2025

Greetings to All BYBA Members! Here we are nearing the conclusion of another beekeeping season. It’s time to take stock of everything we’ve learned. It’s time to stop feeling guilty about mistakes we made, because we’re smarter now, hopefully. And it’s time to tidy up...

Words From Our President – June 2025

Hi Everyone! We are in that magic time of year when it’s easy to be a “good” beekeeper.  All of our neighbors’ flowers and shrubs are blooming, it seems!  The bees are going full bore.  It makes you wonder whether they realize that 90% of their resources for the year...

How to Register Your Hives

Connecticut requires every beekeeper to register their colonies each year.  This is free and is a service to the beekeeper. Registered beekeepers: Can be notified of pest or disease outbreaks in their area Have access to advice and free inspections with the State...

2025 Calendar

Monthly Meetings – 2025 BYBA Meetings begin at 7 PM to allow time for socializing with your fellow beekeepers. Speaker Presentations begin at 7:30 pm. These meetings are held the last Tuesday of most months at the Norfield Church Community Room; 64 Norfield Road,...