Carolyn Breece

Faculty Research Assistant

541-737-5440

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Programs: Oregon Master Beekeeper Program

Department/Unit: Horticulture

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Northern giant hornet update

A description of Northern giant hornets (formerly Asian giant hornets) with resources and additional links.

Carolyn Breece | May 2020 | Online resource

Operational Equipment Expenses for a Commercial Beekeeping Operation in the Pacific Northwest

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 publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Revenue Sources for a Commercial Beekeeping Operation in the Pacific Northwest

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 publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Honey Bee Colony Maintenance Expenses: Supplemental Feed, Requeening and Medication

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 publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Beekeeping Equipment Expenses: Woodenware and Other Components

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 publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Pollination and Seed Set in Meadowfoam

Defines characteristics of meadowfoam and offers honey bee management practices.

Ramesh Sagili, Jennifer Kling, Carolyn Breece | May 2019 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Sampling for Varroa Mites

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.

Carolyn Breece | Mar 2019 | Video

Protecting Honey Bees from Yellowjacket Wasps

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 ...

Carolyn Breece, Dan Wyns, Ramesh Sagili | Jul 2018 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Small Hive Beetle identification card

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.

Carolyn Breece, Ramesh Sagili | Jul 2016 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Nosema Analysis in Honey Bees

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 publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Dissecting Honey Bees for Tracheal Mites

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 publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

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Carolyn Breece

Content by Carolyn Breece

Northern giant hornet update

Operational Equipment Expenses for a Commercial Beekeeping Operation in the Pacific Northwest

Revenue Sources for a Commercial Beekeeping Operation in the Pacific Northwest

Honey Bee Colony Maintenance Expenses: Supplemental Feed, Requeening and Medication

Beekeeping Equipment Expenses: Woodenware and Other Components

Pollination and Seed Set in Meadowfoam

Sampling for Varroa Mites

Protecting Honey Bees from Yellowjacket Wasps

Small Hive Beetle identification card

Nosema Analysis in Honey Bees

Dissecting Honey Bees for Tracheal Mites

The Small Hive Beetle: A Potential Pest in Honey Bee Colonies in Oregon

Sampling for Varroa Mites from a Honey Bee Brood Nest

Sampling for Varroa Mites from a Honey Bee Brood Nest

Overwintered Honey Bee Nucleus Colonies: Big Solutions in Small Packages

Master Beekeeper program adds groundbreaking Spanish-language track as it celebrates 10th year

Eco-friendly lawns require forethought to attract pollinators

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