Woodenware for a typical honey bee colony includes vertically stackable boxes with removable frames, a bottom board, lid and a queen excluder. The most common design is Langstroth equipment. Langstroth colony configuration varies ...
Woodenware for a typical honey bee colony includes vertically stackable boxes with removable frames, a bottom board, lid and a queen excluder. The most common design is Langstroth equipment. Langstroth colony ...
Ellen Topitzhofer, Carolyn Breece, Dan Wyns, Ramesh Sagili |
May 2020 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
Success in pollination, honey production and other aspects of a beekeeping business depends on honey bee health. Strong, thriving colonies require many inputs from the beekeeper, including feed (carbohydrates and protein), medications and new queens when necessary.
When developing a business plan for a commercial beekeeping operation, a beekeeper must plan for honey production. Even if other income sources, such as pollination or nucleus/package/queen sales, are expected to be ...
Ellen Topitzhofer, Carolyn Breece, Dan Wyns, Ramesh Sagili |
May 2020 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
Pollination services and honey production are the primary revenue sources for a beekeeping business based in the Pacific Northwest. Those starting a beekeeping operation should focus on two to three revenue sources ...
Ellen Topitzhofer, Carolyn Breece, Dan Wyns, Ramesh Sagili |
May 2020 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
Pollination services and honey production are the primary revenue sources for a beekeeping business based in the Pacific Northwest. Those starting a beekeeping operation should focus on two to three revenue sources initially and ...
When developing a business plan for a commercial beekeeping operation, a beekeeper must plan for honey production. Even if other income sources, such as pollination or nucleus/package/queen sales, are expected to be the primary ...
Success in pollination, honey production and other aspects of a beekeeping business depends on honey bee health. Strong, thriving colonies require many inputs from the beekeeper, including feed (carbohydrates and protein), medications and new queens when necessary.
Ellen Topitzhofer, Carolyn Breece, Dan Wyns, Ramesh Sagili |
May 2020 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
Left unchecked, varroa mites can severely damage the colony and lead to collapse. Visual inspection of honey bee adults is not a reliable way to monitor for varroa. This video demonstrates two methods for sampling a colony for varroa mites: the alcohol wash and the powdered sugar shake.
This publication gives beekeepers a brief overview of yellowjacket wasps, a common threat to honey bee colonies. Included are details about yellowjacket identification, life cycle, and behavior. It also offers recommendations for ...
This publication gives beekeepers a brief overview of yellowjacket wasps, a common threat to honey bee colonies. Included are details about yellowjacket identification, life cycle, and behavior. It also offers ...
The small hive beetle is an invasive and damaging pest of honey bee colonies. This card will help people identify the beetle and distinguish it and its larvae from similar-looking beetles and larvae.
The small hive beetle is an invasive and damaging pest of honey bee colonies. This card will help people identify the beetle and distinguish it and its larvae from similar-looking beetles and larvae.
Knowing the levels of Varroa mites in your apiary and understanding the effects of their presence will enable you to make an educated decision on your treatment plan. This video demonstrates two methods for ...
Knowing the levels of Nosema in your apiary and understanding the effects of its presence will enable you to make an educated decision on your treatment plan. In this video, we demonstrate how to process a ...
Ellen Topitzhofer, Carolyn Breece, Ramesh Sagili |
Jun 2016 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
Knowing the levels of Varroa mites in your apiary and understanding the effects of their presence will enable you to make an educated decision on your treatment plan. This video demonstrates two methods for sampling a colony for varroa mites: the alcohol wash and the powdered sugar shake.
Knowing the levels of tracheal mites in your apiary and understanding the effects of their presence will enable you to make an educated decision on your treatment plan. In this video, we demonstrate the dissection of a honey bee worker for tracheal mite infestation.
Ellen Topitzhofer, Carolyn Breece, Ramesh Sagili |
Jun 2016 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
Knowing the levels of tracheal mites in your apiary and understanding the effects of their presence will enable you to make an educated decision on your treatment plan. In this video, we demonstrate the dissection of a honey bee worker for tracheal mite infestation.
Although no significant damage has been reported from this pest in Oregon and it is not clear whether this beetle can thrive in this state, the beetle has been a menace in many states and poses a threat ...
Knowing the levels of Nosema in your apiary and understanding the effects of its presence will enable you to make an educated decision on your treatment plan. In this video, we demonstrate how to process a sample of honey ...
Although no significant damage has been reported from this pest in Oregon and it is not clear whether this beetle can thrive in this state, the beetle has been a menace in many states and poses a threat to Oregon ...
Varroa destructor, a parasitic mite, is the most serious pest of a honey bee colony. Left unchecked, varroa mites can severely damage the colony and lead to collapse. Visual inspection of honey bee adults is not a reliable ...
This publication describes how commercial and backyard beekeepers can minimize colony losses through such best management practices as establishing nucleus colonies, which can provide quick resolution for many beekeeping problems.
Ramesh Sagili, Carolyn Breece, Karessa Torgerson, Harry Vanderpool |
Oct 2015 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
This publication describes how commercial and backyard beekeepers can minimize colony losses through such best management practices as establishing nucleus colonies, which can provide quick resolution for many beekeeping problems.
