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Bee Talks Recap | February 2023

We talk mite wash agents, flow hives, reusing frames & equipment, walk away splits, moisture control, and using heaters on your hives...

Giant Hornets and Honeybee Defenses with Dr. Heather Mattila

Dr. Mattila discusses her fieldwork in southeast Asia with collaborators that investigates the unique ways that Asian honeybees defend...

Bee Talks - Bring Your Questions!

Have a question? Join us for a lively discussion about beekeeping, and share your own recommendations with the group...

Comparing Mite Wash Release Agents

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

Attend Workshops at the Bee Yard

Join us at the Boulder Knoll Bee Yard for these hands-on workshops, and learn how to care for your bees throughout the year - FREE TO ALL

Beekeeping with Impact, with Dr. Noah Wilson-Rich

Noah discusses how his passion for bee health, research, and data-based solutions drove The Best Bees Company forward...

Become a Mentor - Help Others Learn & Grow

Are you an experienced beekeeper? Volunteer a bit of your time to give guidance and advice to new keepers...

Bee Talks Recap | December 2022

We discuss late pollen, Instant Vap usage, honey selling requirements, absconded hives, package treatment, plus more on winterization and...

Happy Holidays from CBA

2023 will be even better! One exciting development is the establishment of a successful new bee yard in Cheshire, which we hope...

Bee Talks Recap | November 2022

We discuss sugar cakes, winterization, mite counts, yellowjackets, formic acid, oxalic acid, and more...

Pheromones and Cooperation & Conflict in Honey Bees with Dr. Christina M. Grozinger

Dr. Grozinger speaks about the important role Queen pheromones play in regulating honey bee colony function and survival...

Beekeeping Equipment Suppliers

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

Native Pollinators with Dr. Kimberly Stoner

CBA welcomes Dr. Stoner, Associate Agricultural Scientist, Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, sharing facts about native bees...

Join us at EAS MA 2023

EAS 68th Annual Short Course and Conference - July 31 - Aug 4, 2023

Bee School 2023

Beneficial Bee Habitats and Reducing Pesticide Risks with Aaron Anderson

Get tickets - Aaron speaks about providing habitat for bees, the risk pesticides pose to bees and how to mitigate those risks.

Join us at the upcoming Honey Harvest Festival at Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens

3rd annual Honey Harvest Festival is Sunday, September 18th from 11am - 3pm at the Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens...

September Rains and Goldenrod

This summer was the hottest in our 105-year weather-keeping history, making it difficult to squeeze in heat-sensitive treatments for varroa.

Tackling Honey Bee Disease with Dr. Jay Evans

CBA welcomes Dr. Jay Evans, discussing his work in the federal bee lab which is focused on bee disease, chemical stress and the tools to...

Sugar Cake Recipes

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

Winter Preparation Workshop

Register to attend in-person at the CBA Boulder Knoll Bee Yard. Learn to consider colony size, sufficient honey stores, problem correction..

Economic Re-use of Sticky Boards

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.

Thinking About Fall Preparation Workshop

Register to attend in-person at the CBA Boulder Knoll Bee Yard. Learn to use observational beekeeping methods to consider bee health...

Beekeeping in Kenya with Maryann Frazier

CBA welcomes Maryann Frazier, speaking about beekeeping in Kenya and the outreach program she and other US beekeepers have established...

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