Browse Beekeeping Resources

Explore why bees collect water, their preferences, how they communicate water sources, the roles of water foragers, and ways we can...

If you are considering raising queens, read this literature review on queen rearing & breeding, from the Journal of Apicultural Research...

Product list & usage guidance from the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection regarding beekeeping pesticides.

Understand and compare details from various treatment options using this handy Varroa Treatment Comparison Chart - downloadable.

Effective seasonal proactive varroa management schedule, with treatment options, timing, and safety measures to keep your colonies healthy.

Download a comprehensive Honey Bee Nutrition Guide from the Honey Bee Health Coalition, providing a roadmap for feeding bees at each stage.

Plan and manage your yearly beekeeping activities with this helpful calendar template that can be downloaded and printed for your own use.

Download this comprehensive & ecologically-responsible guide to planting native flowers that benefit local bee populations in Connecticut.

Observe and track the condition of your colonies using this Beehive Inspection Checklist that can be downloaded and printed for re-use.

Learn more about pollen - its characteristics, contents, purpose, and how bees collect and digest this incredible grain.

Download Sugar Cake Recipes and step-by-step instructions for use. Includes Early and Late Winter Recipes and protein recommendations.

Use this handy template to track blooms in your area. Prepare for peak foraging periods, optimize hive placement, and manage colony health..

Guidance & recommendations for beekeepers in Connecticut on proper practices in maintaining hives so as not to create a nuisance.