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Dr. Flenniken discusses the most common honey bee infecting viruses and the relationship between Varroa destructor mites and viruses.

The stretch of winter without bees can feel interminable. We have readied our colonies for the long lean months of cold, and left them...

Let’s kick off the 2025 Beekeeping season with a bit of fun & socializing - Free for CBA members, please RSVP.

Join Mike & Tim at the CBA Bee Yard for Kid-centric Hive Checks this Summer! This is a great opportunity for kids ages 6-13 to learn more...

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

In this episode of Bee Talks, we discuss emergency feeding, treating with OA in winter, capped brood, hefting a colony, and insulation...

In this episode of Bee Talks, we discuss winterization, small hive beetle traps, capped brood, Varroxsan Miticide, entrance reducers, and...

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.

Dr. Seeley discusses how worker bees provide directions, rouse each other to action, call for help, groom each other, and prevent...

Dr. Slater highlights why drones deserve more recognition and understanding, offering a deeper appreciation of their essential functions...

In this episode of Bee Talks, we discuss pesticides, VarroxSan application, wax moths, small hive beetles, and what to do about empty...

Are you passionate about bees and want to dive deeper into the world of beekeeping? Join CBA and get involved in our local community...

Have beekeeping questions? Bring them to Bee Talks! Share ideas & recommendations with the group, + get help with your beekeeping issues...

Want to learn how to properly apply VarroxSan Miticide? Watch this video, explaining the product and demonstrating the application process.

Dr. Erica Shelley talks on future beekeeping & crisis solutions with ProtectaBEE, addressing food security and environmental challenges.

In this episode of Bee Talks with Bill Hesbach, we discuss September beekeeping tasks, dead bees on sticky boards, and bees building...

Summer is winding down and Fall is fast approaching - time to assess the strength of our hives, control varroa, and position bees for...

Dr. Rangel speaks about her work in the lab and in the field covering the building blocks of honey bee nutrition and the role of diet...

In this episode of Bee Talks, we discuss the August bloom calendar, Nosema and hive sanitation practices, late season swarming, and more...

We welcome Guest Speakers from various backgrounds and experience - sharing beekeeping knowledge on a range of topics - free to Members...

Watch Special Event videos featuring Guest Speakers from across the world of beekeeping, covering a wide range of topics for today's bee...

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

In this episode, we talk about robbing, varroa treatments, bee paralysis virus, getting bees to draw comb, single brood box management...