Resources
RESOURCES
__________
GENERAL BEEKEEPING INFORMATION
State of Virginia Links and Resources
|
State Apiarist: ___________ CODE OF VIRGINIA - Bee Laws ___________ Pollinator Protection Plan ___________ Beehive Distribution Program |
Regional Apiary Inspector: ___________ VDACS Regional Apiary Inspectors ___________ Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - FaceBook ___________ Invasive Spotted Lantern Fly Information and State Reporting Link
|
Honey Bee Coalition
Their mission is to collaboratively implement solutions that will help to achieve a healthy population of honey bees while also supporting healthy populations of native and managed pollinators in the context of productive agricultural systems and thriving ecosystems.
Beekeeping Today Podcast
Check out these podcasts for the latest beekeeping news, information and entertainment for today's beekeeper. Hosts Jeff Ott and Kim Flottum bring you interviews and commentary helping you become a more informed and knowledgeable beekeeper.
Bee Research Lab - bee analysis - Samuel K. Abban,
Samuel. K. Abban, Biological Science Tech.
10300 Baltimore Avenue
BRL, Bldg. 306, BARC-E
Beltsville, MD 20705
Phone: 301-504-8821
webpage: Bee Research Laboratory : USDA ARS
The Bee Research Lab conducts research to improve the health of honey bee colonies and help the beekeeping industry maintain an adequate healthy supply of bees for the pollination of crops.
MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES
DO IT NOW
Northern Virginia Honey Bee Annual Cycle
This is a suggested checklist of events in a beekeeper’s year. Weather conditions, hive locations, hive equipment, and the type of bees will influence actions and events throughout the year.
Honey Bee Coalition
Their mission is to collaboratively implement solutions that will help to achieve a healthy population of honey bees while also supporting healthy populations of native and managed pollinators in the context of productive agricultural systems and thriving ecosystems.
|
A Beginner's Guide to Walk-Away Splits Hive Inspection: Learn How to Perform a Spring Hive Inspection |
Biology and Treatment Methods Against Wax Moth - Katharina Davitt |
MANAGING YOUR COLONIES
Common Topics of Interest - BONS FAVORITES!
Articles and videos helpful to your beekeeping experience!
Varroa Management Decision Tool
Welcome to the Honey Bee Health Coalition’s Varroa Management Tool: Helping beekeepers make informed varroa management and treatment decisions. This tool will walk you through the decisions you need to make to determine how best to manage varroa mites in your hives.
Beekeepers Handbook for Raising Queens
This guide was written by Dana Stahlman, formerly a commercial queen raiser. Dana Stahlman has given permission for this document to be used by anyone who is teaching queen rearing. It is his hope that it may help beekeepers understand the importance of creating queen lines that are hardy and can survive the rigors of Ohio winters and challenges facing the survival of a hive from one year to the next. The person looking for immediate success will most likely become discouraged and success depends on hard work and a long term commitment to selecting the qualities that will carry on into future generations of honey bees.
Queen Rearing Calendar Generator – (Click link to download the Excel Spreadsheet file. Click downloaded file to open and use). Enter a grafting date and this calculator will determine when the cells should be placed in nucs, queens will emerge, etc.
BEEKEEPING EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIERS
| Betterbee (NY) | Mann Lake (800) 880-7694 |
| Dadant (217) 847-3324 (Request a catalog) |
Kelley Beekeeping (800) 233-2899 |
| Fillmore Container (866) FILL-JAR | Eversweet Apiaries (304) 876-3832 85 Everhart Drive Kearnysville, WV 25430 |
| The Bee Store (571) 398-0404 TACKETT'S MILL SHOPPING CENTER 2230 Tacketts Mill Drive Suite D Lake Ridge, VA 22192 Tuesday-Sunday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm |
Solenberger's True Value Hardware
|
| Tractor Supply Store 150 Getty Lane Winchester, VA (540) 535-0058 |
Southern States - Winchester Branch 447 Amherst Street Winchester, VA 22601 (540) 662-0375 |
| Southern States - Stephens City Branch 5784 Valley Pike Stephens City, VA 22655 (540) 869-3132 |
Rural King - Front Royal 465 South Street Front Royal, VA 22630 (540) 631-1740 |
|
Meadow Sweet Apiaries - Pittsburgh, PA. |
MISCELLANEOUS
List of Honey Bee Forage Species within Region 12 (Virginia) and interactive forage map for the US. (click here)
Virginia State Beekeeping Association
Established in 1918 by proactive beekeepers who understood the significant contribution honey bees provided to Virginia agriculture. Now, 92 years later, the VSBA membership is still striving to educate and promote sustainable beekeeping in Virginia.
Gardening for Bees
Want to save the bees? This task is far more complicated than you might guess
Bee Pollinator Gardener:
The Bee Smart Pollinator Gardener is a comprehensive guide (available on both Android and iOS) to selecting plants for pollinators specific to your zipcode.
Gardening for Bees:
Want to save the bees? This task is far more complicated than you might guess (click here)
- Easy DIY: Bee Water Garden
United States Department of Agriculture
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCSA)
| Insects and Pollinators How Farmers Can Help Pollinators |
How Gardners Can Help Pollinators Conservation Work for Honey Bees |
|
The Arrival of the "Murder Hornet" Russian Honeybee Breeders Association State and Local Beekeeping Organizations Colony Collapse Disorder NHB |
National Honey Bee Awareness Day Project Apis m. – Established by beekeepers & orchardists to fund honey bee research http://www.projectapism.org/ Buzz About Bees website
|
Beekeeper Apps:
Best Beekeeper Apps You Need to Try!
The idea of using apps to collect and track all of what’s going on in your apiary is exciting and also extremely handy. Taking photos, setting reminders and sharing bee data opens up a new world of possibilities. (click here)
Beecheck
Beecheck Map - Link
BeeCheck is a voluntary communication tool that enables beekeepers and pesticide applicators to work together to protect apiaries through use of the BeeCheck mapping program. It is not a substitute for any state regulatory requirements.Click the icon to sign up and register your hives. 
For more resources and information, please visit FieldWatch, Inc.
___________
Beekeepers - if you have suggestions for improvements or resources that you find invaluable please send an email to Doug Koch with the tile and link.
Thank you