Oregon State Beekeepers Association
Beekeepers as Citizen Scientists Opportunity to Participate This is an opportunity for you to help in understanding honey bee swarm biology via participatory research/citizen science. Honey bee swarms are fascinating. Have you ever wondered what percentage of worker bees leave … Continued
Hope all of you are doing well and staying safe. You probably are glad that, even during these uncertain and difficult times, we can stay sane in the company of our bees. I just wanted to provide a quick update … Continued
The Bee Informed Partnership team, in collaboration with the Auburn University Bee Lab, are enthusiastically inviting all U.S. beekeepers to take part in this year’s survey. The survey is open from April 1 to April 30, 2021. Information and Survey: … Continued
Thanks to the many talented folks who submitted a design for the OSBA Centennial Logo. Choosing among the welcome entries was not an easy task. The Executive Committee has chosen the design submitted by Lisa Hardeman of LH Creative, a … Continued
Greetings, fellow beekeepers and artists. Next year is the 100th year of the OSBA. We are planning a big Centennial Celebration and we are excited to announce a logo design contest for hats, t-shirts, and posters for the occasion. We … Continued
Questions have arisen as to what Oregon Beekeepers need to do to respond to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) threat. Following a review of the Governor’s Executive order, the OSHA “Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19,” and contact with the Oregon Department … Continued
2019-2020 COLONY LOSS & MANAGEMENT SURVEY! Given the circumstances, we hope everyone is staying healthy these days! Spring is proliferating, with fields of blooming clover, pollen-covered cars, and the buzz of flying bees. Although these are unusual times, let’s do … Continued
May 2–17 and August 15–30: Mite-A-Thon. All beekeepers throughout Canada, the United States, and Mexico are encouraged to participate by checking their hives for mites and helping raise awareness for honey bee health! SIGN-UP and join the count HERE.
Asian Giant Hornet Alert Some of you might have already heard about the detection of Asian Giant Hornet (Vespa mandarina) near the Washington State border with Canada during early December 2019. Last fall this hornet was also reported in British … Continued
EPA is proposing to register a pesticide product containing Bacillus thuringiensis, subsp. aizawai strain ABTS 1857 (Bta ABTS 1857) to prevent and control wax moths in beehives. This product offers beekeepers a new tool against destructive wax moth larvae. EPA has opened … Continued