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Speakers List Update!
We just updated our Speakers List for Fall 2025! Browse our impressive list of amazing speakers and presenters on all

WSDA Approves ‘Norroa’ for Varroa Mite Treatment
Last week, the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) approved for beekeeper purchase and use the new Varroa mite treatment

WA BeesWax for Candles
Hi all,We are looking to make a candle with Washington State Bees Wax to sell at our tasting rooms in

2025 Raffle Winner: Russell Deptuch
The 2025 Electric Extractor Raffle Winner is… Russell Deptuch! CONGRATS!

Budget Board Meeting: Tues. 11/18 @6:30pm
All active WASBA Members are welcome to attend the next WASBA Board Meeting, on Tuesday, November 18th at 6:30pm, via

12 Volt Oxalic Acid Vaporizers – $40
Price: $40 Condition: NEW Sale Ends: TBA Details: I sell these for the cost of the materials and shipping (no

Wanted: Beeswax
WANTED: BEESWAX! Hi there! I am looking for beeswax! I have been making beeswax candles and I am looking for

POLLINATOR LICENSE PLATE BILL SIGNED!
HOORAY!! HOORAY!! The Honey Bee & Pollinator License Plate has become a reality!! Governor Ferguson signed the bill authorizing it

2024 Conference Recordings Available to Ticket Holders NOW!
The Recordings are READY!!! Thank you so much for your patience while we prepared the recordings from the 2024 WASBA

Register Your Hives for 2025!
Registering your hive/s grants liability protection to beekeepers (cheap insurance policy). The lack of hive registration could affect the amount

March 2025 Newsletter OUT NOW!
Explore the March 2025 Newsletter! 🐝 Happy Spring! Conference Tickets • Spring Beekeeping • License Plate Update Read it Now!