Browse Beekeeping Resources

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

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.

Varroa Treatment Comparison Chart

Understand and compare details from various treatment options using this handy Varroa Treatment Comparison Chart - downloadable.

Seasonal Proactive Varroa Management Schedule

Effective seasonal proactive varroa management schedule, with treatment options, timing, and safety measures to keep your colonies healthy.

Honey Bee Nutrition Guide

Download a comprehensive Honey Bee Nutrition Guide from the Honey Bee Health Coalition, providing a roadmap for feeding bees at each stage.

New England Beekeeping Calendar

Plan and manage your yearly beekeeping activities with this helpful calendar template that can be downloaded and printed for your own use.

Planting Flowers for Bees in Connecticut

Download this comprehensive & ecologically-responsible guide to planting native flowers that benefit local bee populations in Connecticut.

Beehive Inspection Checklist

Observe and track the condition of your colonies using this Beehive Inspection Checklist that can be downloaded and printed for re-use.

Pollen: A Biological Giant in a Microscopic Grain

Learn more about pollen - its characteristics, contents, purpose, and how bees collect and digest this incredible grain.

Sugar Cake Recipes

Download Sugar Cake Recipes and step-by-step instructions for use. Includes Early and Late Winter Recipes and protein recommendations.

Bloom Calendar Template

Use this handy template to track blooms in your area. Prepare for peak foraging periods, optimize hive placement, and manage colony health..

Best Beekeeping Practices for Connecticut

Guidance & recommendations for beekeepers in Connecticut on proper practices in maintaining hives so as not to create a nuisance.