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Preliminary Results: Honey Bee Colony Losses in the United States, Winter 2012-2013 Note: This is a preliminary analysis. A more detailed final report is being prepared for publication at a later date. Preliminary survey results indicate that 31.1% of managed honey bee colonies in the United States were lost during the 2012/2013 winter. This represents an increase in loss of 9.2 points … [Read more...]
The next Washington State Beekeeper's Board meeting is May 11, 2013 at 11AM, located at the scrumptiously delicious Rodeo City BBQ 204 N. Main St. … [Read more...]
The 2013 Washington State Beekeepers Association annual conference is October 3 - 6, 2013 at the Best Western Evergreen Inn and Suites located in Federal Way, WA. Stay tuned for more details! … [Read more...]
The Thurston County Commissioners recently asked the Washington State Department of Agriculture to restrict the purchase, sale, distribution and application of the neonicotinoid class of insecticides for ornamental use to persons or entities with a valid WSDA pesticide applicator license. This class of insecticide includes but is not limited to imidacloprid, clothianidin and … [Read more...]
There are only 7 days left!! The Bee informed Partnership, a joint project among numerous universities and laboratories, is asking you to please participate in the National Winter Loss and Management survey listed below. Both surveys are open only until 15 April 2013. Please click on the link below to take the survey: … [Read more...]
On Tuesday, April 9th, at 7PM, Dr. Timothy Lawrence, Island County Extension Director, will speak on the topic of Splits and Swarm Prevention at Northwest District Beekeepers Association, please join us. Professional beekeeper for more than 20 years, and formerly the Co-Director of WSU's Honey Bee Health Program, Dr. Lawrence has been "working to help the beekeeping industry find solutions to … [Read more...]
Dead Bees and Empty Hives Show the Extent of the Losses Oakdale, CA — U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Assistant Administrator, Jim Jones spent a day with beekeepers and almond growers to learn more about this year’s massive colony losses, and beekeepers’ concerns about the role of pesticides in the decline. The National Pollinator Defense Fund (NPDF) Board provided Jones with a … [Read more...]
Come join the 2013 American Honey Princess Emily Campbell at the Puyallup Spring Fair, April 18th to the 21st. Emily will bee at the Pierce County Beekeepers Association Fair booth located in the Pavilion and will present beekeeping topics at the Pavilion Garden stage. Emily's schedule at the Spring Fair: Thursday, April 18, 2013 5PM at the Garden Stage Friday, April 19, 2013 3PM at the … [Read more...]
In past years Washington State Beekeeping Association conducted its own winter loss survey along with Oregon State Beekeepers. To better gather the data needed to actually help, we now support the Bee Informed Partnership. Please participate in this years survey of all beekeepers. The Bee Informed Partnership, a joint project among numerous universities and laboratories, is a project whose … [Read more...]
