We talk so much about varroa that we tend to forget there are still a few other pests out there that cause our bees some trouble. Tracheal mites, nosema and SHB to name a few. What can and should we be doing for the other bugs we don't want in our hives? Try this: Grease patties --yes grease like Crisco or Vegetable Oil Shortening of some off brand name can help in the battle against some pests- specifically tracheal mites. Grease Patties Recipe Grease patties, consisting of a mixture of...

Our club members were welcomed to Shlagel Farm in Waldorf for the first of what we hope to be many educational opportunities for...

We do the things we can to keep our bees alive through the seasons. But there's only so much we can do. Sometimes colonies fail. It can...