Washington State Beekeepers Association
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Many are used to mixing pollen substitute with honey or sugar syrup then placing the patty on the hive frames. In the February 2012 issue of American Bee Journal (pages 137 to 139) by T'Lee Sollenberger is a very good article showing alternate methods of feeding supplemental pollen substitute. I use a 4 inch PVC pipe and put it out just as the Filberts start to … [Read more...]
Senate Bill 5659 limiting civil liability for beekeepers has an addition regarding rights of people with allergy to bees. Here is the senate substitute bill: SSB - 5696 The new language starts at line 18, page 1 and continues to lines 1-3, page 2, and reads: The rules (to be developed by the apiary advisory committee) shall provide for specific setbacks that must be made upon the written … [Read more...]
The senate version of the B&O tax exemption bill for beekeepers, 5453, will be heard at 1:30 pm, Monday, Feb 25 by the Senate Ways and Means Committee. Here is the link to that page on the legislature website: Senate Bill 5453 Summary page Be sure to Contact your Representative … [Read more...]
Here is an excellent research paper on the biology of wintering honey bees and indoor wintering dynamics from the Canadian Association of Professional Apiculturists. The research paper is titled The Biology and Management of Colonies in Winter by Adony Melathopoulos of the Beaverlodge Research Farm, Beaverlodge, Alberta. Biology-and-Management-of-Colonies-in-Winter … [Read more...]
Master Level Certification papers are required for completion for Master Beekeeper. The most recent papers and oral presentations submitted to the Committee are located on the Master level page here; Master Beekeeper Page … [Read more...]
Revised miticide regulations have been released. Here is the latest on HopGuard and Apivar: Section 18 directions for HopGuard (PDF) Section 18 directions for Apivar (PDF) … [Read more...]
Join us and your fellow beekeepers for our biennial beekeeping short course in Pullman at Washington State University. This course provides a wonderful opportunity to learn and experience a wide array of beekeeping topics. Friday, June 14th we will have a wine and cheese social with honey exchange and presentations by university graduate students and others. For those interested in the honey … [Read more...]
The Art of Queen Rearing Workshops offered by Washington State University Honey Bee Program Steve Sheppard, Susan Cobey & honey bee laboratory graduate students WSU, Pullman – Wed-Thurs, June 12 & 13, 2013 Mt Vernon Agricultural Station – Fri, July 19, 2013 These workshops will provide an understanding of what it takes to rear high quality queens. Basic biology and methods … [Read more...]
W.S.B.A. was well represented in Olympia on February 4th. Sue Olson, Franclyn Heinecke, Charles Bennett, and myself all gave testimony on House Bill #hb 1558. Sue took the lead with her testimony on how this tax would impact her company, that with all the other problems we face in beekeeping at this time that it would be of great help to beekeepers not to be burdened by more taxation. We all … [Read more...]
