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Bees in the News
A new grant will allow Oregon State University researchers to study the nutritional value of more than 100 bee-pollinated crops, native plants and commonly used ornamental plants, a project that could help scientists better understand the global decline of bee populations. Certain plants attract bees more than others, but whether those flowers contain the optimal nutrition needed for the insects has yet to be determined. The grant will allow researchers in the Honey Bee Lab . . .
Message from the President
Hello OSBA members,
It appears that winter is slowly loosening its grip on us, just be careful. This is when hives can starve because the bees are starting to build up and then the weather turns and the bees run out of resources. Most of my commercial beekeeping friends are back home from placing bees in almonds waiting to see what the almond bloom brings before they go back to California and make splits and prepare to bring bees home.
This Month in the Apiary
Keeping Bees in April
1. Do NOT unwrap your hives until the weather is consistently warm. It’s tempting to unwrap but your bees will thank you for keeping their home warm.
2. Bee packages and NUC’S will begin arriving in Oregon in early April...