By , on August 30th, 2010

Varroa Mites Urgently Needed!

My lab at Michigan State University is conducting several studies on Varroa mites.  However, there is a lack of them this year in our research apiary.  We are willing to drive up 1-1.5 hrs away to come to your bee …

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By , on August 28th, 2010

Small Hive Beetle Management in Michigan

This is a revised version of my 1999 article.  I have seen the adult beetles in colonies again, and imagine some of you might have questions for this pest.

The small hive beetle, Aethina tumida Murray, was a new pest …

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By , on August 21st, 2010

MBA 2010 Fall Meeting Announced

Roger Hoopingarner, MBA President, announced the speakers for the October 22-23, 2010 Michigan Beekeepers Association fall meeting.  The meeting will be held at the Hilton Grand Rapids Airport hotel.  The main speakers will be Doug McRory, retired commercial beekeeper and …

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By , on August 19th, 2010

Bees and MSU featured on LSJ on Monday

Bees and Zachary Huang featured on Lansing State Journal on Monday

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By , on August 14th, 2010

Sugar Dusting Your Varroa Mites

Zachary Huang, Associate Professor, Michigan State University

So it is August, if your bees were strong in May and June, chances are that they have made some honey during these two months. August is a good time to check for …

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