Ramesh Sagili

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 beekeepers. It also...

Ellen Topitzhofer, Chris Hedstrom, Andony Melathopoulos, Silvia I. Rondon, Gail Langellotto, Ramesh Sagili | Sep 2022 | OSU Extension Catalog 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 follow a Bee Protection Protocol to strengthen their mutually beneficial relationship. The protocol addresses pollination, pest management and communication.

Andony Melathopoulos, Kristine Buckland, Ramesh Sagili | Apr 2022 | OSU Extension Catalog 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, Ramesh Sagili | May 2020 | OSU Extension Catalog 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 initially and ...

Ellen Topitzhofer, Carolyn Breece, Ramesh Sagili | May 2020 | OSU Extension Catalog 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 the primary ...

Ellen Topitzhofer, Carolyn Breece, Ramesh Sagili | May 2020 | OSU Extension Catalog 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 configuration varies ...

Ellen Topitzhofer, Carolyn Breece, Ramesh Sagili | May 2020 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

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 recommendations for ...

Carolyn Breece, Ramesh Sagili | Jul 2018 | OSU Extension Catalog 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, Jennifer Larsen, Ramesh Sagili | Feb 2018 | OSU Extension Catalog 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 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

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

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 ...

Carolyn Breece, Ramesh Sagili | Jun 2016 | OSU Extension Catalog 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 sampling a colony for varroa mites: the alcohol wash and the powdered sugar shake.

Carolyn Breece, Ramesh Sagili | Jun 2016 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

How to Reduce Bee Poisoning from Pesticides

An overview of how a variety of wild and managed bees and their pollination activities are affected by pesticide application. Provides guidelines for how beekeepers, growers, and pesticide applicators can work together to prevent ...

Ramesh Sagili | Mar 2016 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Nurturing Mason Bees in Your Backyard in Western Oregon

An overview of mason bee basic biology and life cycle, and detailed descriptions of what is needed to start keeping mason bees, including desirable plants, nesting sites and types of nests, and caring for the cocoons over fall and winter. There are many helpful color photos throughout.

Brooke Edmunds, Ramesh Sagili | Feb 2016 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Overwintered Honey Bee Nucleus Colonies: Big Solutions in Small Packages

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 | Oct 2015 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Pollination and Seed Set in Meadowfoam

Defines characteristics of meadowfoam and offers honey bee management practices.

Ramesh Sagili, Carolyn Breece | Jun 2015 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Evaluating Honey Bee Colonies for Pollination

In this publication, commercial growers who rent honey bees for pollination and beekeepers who provide pollination services will find information on honey bee colony strength evaluation, average number of colonies needed for ...

Ramesh Sagili | Jan 2011 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)