Browse Beekeeping Resources

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

If you are considering raising queens, read this literature review on queen rearing & breeding, from the Journal of Apicultural Research...

Product list & usage guidance from the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection regarding beekeeping pesticides.

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

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

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

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

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

CBA recommends the following beekeeping resources, including books, magazines, educational sources, and organizations.

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

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

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

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

Links to Connecticut and national suppliers of beekeeping equipment, nucs, queens, packages, hives, and supplies.

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

Watch this video to learn how to place and use (and re-use) sticky boards under your colonies to get a feel for the varroa population.

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

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

Available to CBA members only, and requiring a $25 refundable deposit, these extractors come complete with an uncapping tank, hot knife...

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

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

Links to valuable information & resources on pollinators in Connecticut.

Laws pertaining to honey bees and beekeeping practices in Connecticut, (Sec 22-89 Sec 22-90) outlined here, with links to full regulations.

If you keep bees in Connecticut, you must register your hives with the State. Here are step-by-step instructions and links for registering.