PSBA Blog

<p>Please enjoy the recording of our monthly meeting which is now posted on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlvxnW35Nko August, 2021 PSBA Monthly Meeting &#8211; YouTube Join Tracy Klein [&hellip;] <span class="read-more-link"><a class="read-more" href="https://pugetsoundbees.org/psbas-august-meeting-on-youtube/">Read More</a></span></p>

<p>By Kathy Cox Have you recognized the dearth in the apiary? Are your bees louder? Are they agitated? Are they aggressive? Are they protecting their [&hellip;] <span class="read-more-link"><a class="read-more" href="https://pugetsoundbees.org/august-in-the-apiary/">Read More</a></span></p>

<p>Wow is it hot! The bees think so too. They are bearding all over the front of the hives. If you have the observation/sticky boards [&hellip;] <span class="read-more-link"><a class="read-more" href="https://pugetsoundbees.org/july-in-the-apiary-by-kathy-cox/">Read More</a></span></p>

<p>Here&#8217;s the link to our June meeting. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5YuR-e6XswE&amp;t=3s We had a wonderful meeting with the exception that we began late because of a computer crash. [&hellip;] <span class="read-more-link"><a class="read-more" href="https://pugetsoundbees.org/june-2020-monthly-meeting-recording/">Read More</a></span></p>

<p>By Kathy Cox Our weather has been a bit crazy, hasn’t it? What does this have to do with swarming? A whole lot, because swarms [&hellip;] <span class="read-more-link"><a class="read-more" href="https://pugetsoundbees.org/june-in-the-apiary/">Read More</a></span></p>

<p>Queen Breeding Project for 2021 By Jeff Steenbergen Hello Beekeepers, For the last few years a handful of beekeepers have been working to improve the [&hellip;] <span class="read-more-link"><a class="read-more" href="https://pugetsoundbees.org/queen-cell-project-call-for-volunteers/">Read More</a></span></p>

<p>Blackberry blossom greetings everyone! You&#8217;ll find a recording of last night&#8217;s monthly PSBA meeting here at the link below. There is a great presentation by [&hellip;] <span class="read-more-link"><a class="read-more" href="https://pugetsoundbees.org/may-2021-monthly-meeting-recording/">Read More</a></span></p>

<p>A Column by Kathy Cox Early May By now the weather is improving with some sunny days and temperatures approaching the 70’s. The colonies are [&hellip;] <span class="read-more-link"><a class="read-more" href="https://pugetsoundbees.org/whats-happening-in-the-apiary-2/">Read More</a></span></p>

<p>A Column by Kathy Cox Early April In the Apiary April, 2021 It is April, rainy and cold with hardly a day over 55 degrees. [&hellip;] <span class="read-more-link"><a class="read-more" href="https://pugetsoundbees.org/whats-happening-in-the-apiary/">Read More</a></span></p>

<p>Legislation before the WSL early this week (March 22nd) will affect Washington state beekeepers&#8217; protections against pesticide applications, dependent upon hive registration.  Beekeepers should read  [&hellip;] <span class="read-more-link"><a class="read-more" href="https://pugetsoundbees.org/washington-state-legislature-bill-5253-please-read/">Read More</a></span></p>

<p>PSBA offers three Backyard Beekeeping classes this spring. Whether you&#8217;re a beginner preparing for your first year of beekeeping or looking for a refresher class, [&hellip;] <span class="read-more-link"><a class="read-more" href="https://pugetsoundbees.org/2021-spring-backyard-beekeeping-class-offerings/">Read More</a></span></p>

<p>PSBA offers three Backyard Beekeeping classes this spring. Whether you&#8217;re a beginner preparing for your first season as a backyard beekeeper, or looking for a [&hellip;] <span class="read-more-link"><a class="read-more" href="https://pugetsoundbees.org/2021-spring-backyard-beekeeping-classes/">Read More</a></span></p>

<p>Springtime is bee time and now is a good time to look at your spring package, nuc and queen needs for 2021. PSBA has reviewed [&hellip;] <span class="read-more-link"><a class="read-more" href="https://pugetsoundbees.org/2020-bee-sponsors-and-ordering-guides/">Read More</a></span></p>

<p>Greetings Beekeepers! In keeping with our need to maintain covid distancing, PSBA has hosted a virtual meeting tonight, April 28th at 6:30pm. Please view the [&hellip;] <span class="read-more-link"><a class="read-more" href="https://pugetsoundbees.org/psba-virtual-meeting-april-2020/">Read More</a></span></p>

<p>Wednesday, April 22, 2020 It&#8217;s time to think about our Earth today &#8211; our forever home! Plant some pollinator plants or seeds! Encourage your kids [&hellip;] <span class="read-more-link"><a class="read-more" href="https://pugetsoundbees.org/earth-day-2020/">Read More</a></span></p>

<p>At great risk of getting propolis in our keyboards we are taking our education virtual! Click the video below to watch the March beginner presentation [&hellip;] <span class="read-more-link"><a class="read-more" href="https://pugetsoundbees.org/psba-march-beginner-lesson-virtual/">Read More</a></span></p>

<p>PSBA classes are a great way to prepare for the coming beekeeping season! We&#8217;ve updated our schedule to add new class dates! Seating is limited [&hellip;] <span class="read-more-link"><a class="read-more" href="https://pugetsoundbees.org/psba-spring-classes/">Read More</a></span></p>

<p>PSBA is dedicated to helping connect members, and the greater beekeeping community, with reputable businesses to meet their beekeeping needs. As part of this effort [&hellip;] <span class="read-more-link"><a class="read-more" href="https://pugetsoundbees.org/open-application-period-for-2020-package-nuc-and-queen-suppliers/">Read More</a></span></p>

<p>We are excited to have Krispn Given, the Apiculture Specialist at Purdue University, come talk with PSBA. He will be talking about their various research [&hellip;] <span class="read-more-link"><a class="read-more" href="https://pugetsoundbees.org/krispn-given-will-be-speaking-at-the-psba-oct-22nd-meeting/">Read More</a></span></p>

<p>PSBA is excited to have Tristan Woodsmith from Fungi Perfecti out to speak at our next meeting about the important bee research they are doing. [&hellip;] <span class="read-more-link"><a class="read-more" href="https://pugetsoundbees.org/psba-sept-meeting-w-tristan-woodsmith-from-fungi-perfecti/">Read More</a></span></p>