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Selecting for Behavioral Resistance to Varroa Destructor in Honey Bees with Krispn Given
Krispn Given discusses his ongoing research, which is focused on selecting behavioral resistance to varroa to benefit the overall...


Bee Talks Recap | March 2025
In this episode we discuss mold in our colonies, using stored equipment, replacing brood frames, the best small hive beetle traps and more!


Bee Talks Recap | February 2025
In this episode we talk about commercial bee die-offs, mice in the hives, electric fencing, our take on Better Comb, and using Varroxsan...

Upcoming Beekeeping Workshops at the CBA Bee Yard
Learn how to become a better beekeeper - attend Connecticut Beekeeping Association's beekeeping workshops at the Boulder Knoll Bee Yard.

The Impact of Viruses on Honey Bee Health at the Colony, Individual Bee, and Cellular Levels with Dr. Michelle Flenniken
Dr. Flenniken discusses the most common honey bee infecting viruses and the relationship between Varroa destructor mites and viruses.


Quarterly Beekeeping Newsletter - Winter 2025
The stretch of winter without bees can feel interminable. We have readied our colonies for the long lean months of cold, and left them...


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

CBA Youth Beekeeping Workshops
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...

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


Bee Talks Recap | December 2024
In this episode of Bee Talks, we discuss emergency feeding, treating with OA in winter, capped brood, hefting a colony, and insulation...

Attend Bee School 2025
Whether you're a beginner or a beekeeping pro - get updated information on current backyard beekeeping practices Jan 11 • 18 • 25 • Feb 1


Bee Talks Recap | November 2024
In this episode of Bee Talks, we discuss winterization, small hive beetle traps, capped brood, Varroxsan Miticide, entrance reducers, and...


Standard methods for rearing and selection of Apismellifera queens
If you are considering raising queens, read this literature review on queen rearing & breeding, from the Journal of Apicultural Research...


DEEP Guidance on Pesticides & Honeybees
Product list & usage guidance from the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection regarding beekeeping pesticides.


Five Wondrous Behaviors Of Honey Bees With Dr. Thomas Seeley
Dr. Seeley discusses how worker bees provide directions, rouse each other to action, call for help, groom each other, and prevent...


The Forgotten Sex: The Importance of Drones for Colony Health with Dr. Garett Slater
Dr. Slater highlights why drones deserve more recognition and understanding, offering a deeper appreciation of their essential functions...


Bee Talks Recap | October 2024
In this episode of Bee Talks, we discuss pesticides, VarroxSan application, wax moths, small hive beetles, and what to do about empty...

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

Bring Your Questions (and Recommendations) to Bee Talks Beekeeping Discussion Group
Have beekeeping questions? Bring them to Bee Talks! Share ideas & recommendations with the group, + get help with your beekeeping issues...


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

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


Bee Talks Recap | September 2024
In this episode of Bee Talks with Bill Hesbach, we discuss September beekeeping tasks, dead bees on sticky boards, and bees building...

Quarterly Beekeeping Newsletter - Late Summer 2024
Summer is winding down and Fall is fast approaching - time to assess the strength of our hives, control varroa, and position bees for...

Nutritional Ecology of Honey Bees in a Changing Landscape with Dr. Juliana Rangel
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...
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