Browse Beekeeping Resources

Browse our resource links and articles about common beekeeping methods and important issues facing Connecticut Beekeepers...

Keep an eye out for Spotted Lanternfly

The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station has received numerous reports of the Lanternfly's presence, in lower Fairfield County...

Extracting Honey - Watch the Process

In this short video, Master Beekeeper Bill Hesbach reveals uncapping tips and tricks using a hot knife and a motorized radial extractor.

Installing a Package of Bees - Watch the Process

In this short video, Bill installs a package of bees at the Boulder Knoll Bee Yard. Watch to view a quick demonstration, and join us...

Comparing Mite Wash Release Agents

Which mite wash release agent works best? Randy Oliver, of ScientificBeekeeping.com, shares his experiment and its results.

Winter Cleanup Time

What is this, you might ask? Well, it's a specially fabricated all-metal tool used to pull dead bees out of your bottom board entrance...

Winter Is a Good Time to Register your Bee Hives

Registering your hives is not only a good idea; it's the law and it's free. Please join us in making beekeeping in Connecticut safer...

Henri Is On Its Way - Tropical Storm Preparation

CBA suggests you prepare for the worst-case, meaning protect your colonies by either strapping them down to their stand or putting...

Gardening for Honey Bees

Among the many things that beekeepers are concerned with, of primary importance is the available foraging opportunities their honey bees...

Dandelion Time and Swarms

Dandelions are so named because their leaves conjure up the image of a lion's tooth. That may be so, but for beekeepers, they are as...

The Bees are Still Flying

Here it is, November 27th, the day after Thanksgiving, and the bees in my yard are out and flying. November has been a warm introduction...

The Right Size Matters - when it comes to wintering colonies

When it comes to a colony that you're expecting to winter over, the right size matters, but what do we mean by the right size, and how is it

Drought Warning - Check Your Colonies!

This map shows the extent of drought conditions in our state ( click the link for an explanation of the colors). Depending on where you live

Tropical Storm Warnings

We're in the calm before the storm and it might be a good idea to take the time to assess your bee yard's ability to survive high winds.

Bringin' on the Heat

My weather station says 95℉ with a dew point of 74. That's pushing the heat index to near 100℉...

No Alcohol Mite Wash

Instructions on how to accomplish a no-alcohol mite wash to monitor varroa, using dishwashing detergent and a magnifying mirror.

Swarms and Bee Problems

Have questions about bee swarms or problems with bees on your property? Learn more here.

Honey Bee Hive vs. Wasp Nest: How to Identify the Difference

Dealing with honey bees on your property? Please CHECK HERE before contacting us about removal or extraction.