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Category: Bees
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Learn about the PA bee law from the experts at Penn State
VIRTUAL LIVE WEBINAR The Pennsylvania Bee Law June 3, 2025 Explore Pennsylvania’s bee law—past, present, and future—and discover how upcoming changes may impact beekeeping across the Commonwealth. Learn about the
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Update from Project Apis m.
We’ve gotten a note from Tessa Dingman at Project Apis m. about a webinar on what they’ve found out so far about the big bee die off this spring. From
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Beekeepers Experiencing Heavy Losses Across the Country
Boxes where the bees were found dead in California this month. Beekeepers across the country are experiencing heavy overwintering losses this year. Attached you will find the best information we have
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Honey Fest 2024 Recap
We had a great time at Honey Fest this year! It was only one day and at one venue, but we had record turnout in spite of the threat of
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The Best Bee Beard Ever
Honey Fest was a big success this year! It was only one day instead of the two or three we usually have. However, we had record turnout at Wyck and
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New study shows that neonicotinoid exposure increases Varroa Destructor in honeybee colonies.
A new study published in Entomology Today shows that neonicotinoid exposure increases Varroa Destructor in honeybee colonies. It’s a very interesting study and is reported in plain English here. This
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We’re calling it Drone Congregation Air Space, DUDE.
Penn State Extension ran a drone workshop in State College that brought together beekeepers to explore honeybee drone behaviors and test methods for mite controlling behaviors. The event featured activities like semen collection for queen insemination and searches for drone congregation air spaces.
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More Data Collection!
Robyn Underwood is asking PA Beekeepers to participate in a survey about overwintering survival of honey bee colonies in PA. A new online tool, Bee Winterwise, is now available. Follow the link to participate by June 30th!
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The Bee Law in PA
The 1994 bee law allows unlimited apiary registration for $10 every 2 years. The proposed SB1198 law would significantly increase fees for beekeepers. Despite uncertainties, the investment in plant and pollinator monitoring is seen as crucial for the industry’s sustainability.
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Pennsylvania Beekeepers Arise and Unite!
The 2023-2024 US Beekeeping Survey is Live! Go to: https://aub.ie/colonysurvey Apparently a courageous three dozen or so beekeepers from PA have stepped up to their duty to provide DATA. We must