Varroa, Diseases and Other Pests
Varroa Management
The Honey Bee Health Coalition has a very nice guide that is updated regularly. There is also a varroa management decision tool available on the same page.
The Honey Bee Health Coalition has a very nice guide that is updated regularly. There is also a varroa management decision tool available on the same page.
A video on analyzing Why Did my Bees Die from the Michigan State University Keep Bees Alive project. There is also a printed handout available.
The MSU Keep Bees Alive project has two additional videos that address the risks from varroa mites and making a plan to address those risks. Understanding Varroa Risk video explains the exploding growth of varroa mites in the hive and the particularly negative effects on the development of winter bees. The second video on Making a Plan for the Varroa Mite addresses how you can plan to manage for the varroa mite in your apiary. You may also want to read Planning for Varroa or Keeping Your Bees Safe. Many other resources are posted on the project's website.
The MSU Keep Bees Alive project has two additional videos that address the risks from varroa mites and making a plan to address those risks. Understanding Varroa Risk video explains the exploding growth of varroa mites in the hive and the particularly negative effects on the development of winter bees. The second video on Making a Plan for the Varroa Mite addresses how you can plan to manage for the varroa mite in your apiary. You may also want to read Planning for Varroa or Keeping Your Bees Safe. Many other resources are posted on the project's website.
An article from Randy Oliver (scientific beekeeping) on minimizing varroa reproduction by managing the amount of drone comb in the colony..
Diagnosing Diseases
The USDA 's Bee Research Lab in Beltsville, MD conducts research to improve the health of honey bees and help the beekeeping industry. It offers a free bee disease diagnostic service. Click here for details about the service.
The USDA 's Bee Research Lab in Beltsville, MD conducts research to improve the health of honey bees and help the beekeeping industry. It offers a free bee disease diagnostic service. Click here for details about the service.
Bear Fencing Resources
- An overview article with details on building a fence from the Virgina Department of Game and Inland Fisheries.
- Bees and Bears (2014)
- Bears and Bees.(2004)
- A drawing and supply list for a fence..
- Solar Powered fencer.
- Plans for building a solar powered bear fence from Randy Oliver.
- Maryland Department of Natural Resources: Black Bears and Beekeeping in Maryland and tips on electric fencing,