Ramesh Sagili

Apiculturist

541-737-5460

[email protected]

Expertise: Bees and pollinators

Programs: Oregon Master Beekeeper Program

Department/Unit: Horticulture

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239 - Oregon Master Beekeeper Field Day

Beekeeping takes a lot of training and mentorship. In many states, the place to learn the finer points of this trade is in state Master Beekeeper programs. We hear about the Oregon program through its annual field day. Oregon Master Beekeeper Program web page

Ramesh Sagili | Jun 2023 | Podcast episode

Northern Giant Hornet: A Potential Threat to Honeybee Colonies in Oregon

The northern giant hornet was detected in British Columbia and Washington in 2019. This publication outlines the identification, life cycle, and predatory habits of the northern giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia) for ...

Ellen Topitzhofer, Chris Hedstrom, Priyadarshini Chakrabarti Basu, Andony Melathopoulos, Silvia I. Rondon, Gail Langellotto, Ramesh Sagili | Sep 2022 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Bee Protection Protocol for Western Specialty Seed Crops

Growers of specialty seeds in western Oregon rely on beekeepers to provide bees to pollinate their crops. Growers and beekeepers formed a Bee Protection Protocol to strengthen their mutually beneficial relationship. ...

Andony Melathopoulos, Kristine Buckland, Ramesh Sagili | Apr 2022 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

How can I keep bees away from my hummingbird feeder?

Q: How can I keep bees away from my hummingbird feeder?

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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)

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)

Combating Bee Colony Loss: Ramesh Sagili

Dr. Ramesh Sagili, Associate Professor-Apiculture at Oregon State University. He works with stakeholders in the bee industry, the public through Extension, and students to help create a healthy and sustainable environment for bees. ...

Ramesh Sagili | Oct 2019 | Video

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)

Honey Bees & Pollinator Health

A list of resources about honey bees, beekeeping, and pollinator health.

Ramesh Sagili, Andony Melathopoulos, Gail Langellotto | Apr 2019 | Collection

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)

Residential Beekeeping: Best-practice guidelines for nuisance-free beekeeping in Oregon

This publication outlines guidelines for best practices for beekeeping in residential areas. It outlines the steps residential beekeepers can take to operate their bees in nuisance-free manner.

Andony Melathopoulos, Ralph (Mike) Rodia, Jennifer Larsen, Ramesh Sagili | Feb 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)

Sampling for Varroa Mites from a Honey Bee Brood Nest

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 ...

Carolyn Breece, Ramesh Sagili | Jun 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)