By , on December 5th, 2011

December 2011 “BEE”Doku

Topic:  LANGSTROTH

Difficulty:  Moderate

Rev. Lorenzo Lorraine Langstroth (December 25, 1810 – October 6, 1895) is considered the father of American beekeeping.   Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he showed a very early interest in observing…

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By , on December 5th, 2011

2011 MBA Election Results

On December 3, 2011, the Michigan Beekeepers’ Association (MBA) held it annual meeting at the conclusion the 2011 Fall Conference. The election results were announced as follows: 

President – Terry Toland
Vice President…

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By , on November 29th, 2011

Moving Honeybee Hives to California

by Mike Hansen, Michigan Department of Agriculture

Michigan Beekeepers moving bees to California for Almond Pollination need to be aware of two critical issues when loading their honeybees.  

Ants:   California has a requirement…

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By , on November 9th, 2011

Killing Bees With Kindness

Here is an interesting research article posted on PLoS ONE, a respected on-line scientific journal.  The article discusses the effects with the honey bee when oxytetracycline, a common antibiotic used in hives, systemically combines…

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By , on November 7th, 2011

MBA Member Discount on Bee Magazines

Did you know that as a member in good standing with the Michigan Beekeeper’s Association you are entitled to a discount on the major beekeeping magazines?  It’s true!  And the discount can be substantial.…

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