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Tag: Monthly Meeting
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March Monthly Meeting – Phil Lester and DSRNA for Varroa Mites
We were fortunate enough to get Dr. Phil Lester from New Zealand for our March Meeting speaker. A next-generation biopesticide for Varroa management: gene silencing and the use of dsRNA
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February Monthly Meeting featuring Ty Kelius of Bee Rescue Company
In February local removal expert Ty Kelius shared his business and current work with us. It was an impressive show and well worth your time. Removals need to be done carefully and with a detailed understanding of the structure you’re removing from. Ty combines a love of beekeeping with a family legacy of contracting to…
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Political Ecology with Austin Martin
Austin Martin discussed political ecology and his research on urban bee populations, challenging the luxury effect hypothesis, which suggests affluent areas boost insect diversity. His findings indicated greater bee diversity in neglected urban landscapes near affluent ones, contradicting earlier predictions. The event included pizza from Founded, and a video of his presentation is available to…
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Your bees are not that busy. What about you?
It rained! Hal I knew ya, but then ya left. An online bee chat is set for this week, focusing on sharing ideas. The November meeting featured a small crowd enjoying pizza. If you weren’t there you are square. Classes for 2025 are available!Come to the the Awbury Winter Open House on December 8 and…
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Winter is coming again
The post discusses the unusual weather patterns in November, reflecting on changing perceptions of seasons. It notes an absence of pollinators and a missed bee chat. Upcoming events include a monthly meeting with pizza and a Winter Solstice Pot Luck. And finally, 2025 bee classes are now available for purchase, both beginner and advanced.
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Winter is coming
In November, the warm, dry weather affects beekeeping preparations, including treating bees with oxalic acid. Upcoming events include a monthly meeting with Austin Martin at St. James and a Winter Solstice Potluck. Members can order fondant and are encouraged to collect leftover honey stock for spring sales.