-CLUB EXTRACTOR
-USDA BEE LAB CONTACT INFO
-WISCONSIN STATE BEE INSPECTOR CONTACT INFO
-CLUB REFRACTOMETER
-WISCONSIN DATCP (driftwatch)
-MIDWEST QUEEN SUPPLIERS
-LIBRARY BEE BOOK LIST
CLUB HONEY EXTRACTOR:
As an aid to small hobbyist beekeepers the club has a 12 frame honey extractor. This extractor is located in the Rushford Winery & Meadery, which is located a few miles west of Omro. At the present time use of the extractor is limited to club members only. Contact Pam Keller (920-420-2450 or Ecwba3@gmail.com) to schedule an exacting event.
USDA BEE LAB:
Here's a website address for information regarding the submission of bee samples for disease diagnosis at the USDA Laboratory in Beltsville, MD.
http://www.ars.usda.gov/Services/docs.htm?docid=7472
Telephone number: 608-444-3209
USE A CLUB REFRACTOMETER:
East of FDL: call denise @ 920.922.7487 - email: d@dsignsd.com If you wish to test your entire batch of honey - make sure that it's stirred (as small beekeepers - we harvest in small batches...and those moisture amounts can vary throughout the pail!). If you've separated your "questionable honey" from the rest of the batch....you probably only need to test that.
The second club REFRACTOMETER will be under the ovesite of Andy Krueger. You need to come to a club meeting and sign it out if you wish to use it....or contact our Secretary - Andy.
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WISCONSIN DATCP (driftwatch):
www.driftwatch.org Driftwatch is an online registry that helps pesticide applicators, specialty crop growers, and stewards of at-risk habitats communicate more effectively to protect pesticide-sensitive areas. Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection ATCP 29.01
The second club REFRACTOMETER will be under the ovesite of Andy Krueger. You need to come to a club meeting and sign it out if you wish to use it....or contact our Secretary - Andy.
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www.driftwatch.org Driftwatch is an online registry that helps pesticide applicators, specialty crop growers, and stewards of at-risk habitats communicate more effectively to protect pesticide-sensitive areas. Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection ATCP 29.01
to learn more:
http://datcp.wi.gov/Farms/Bees_and_Honey
The club librarian, Andy Kruger, will continue to buy new books. Please notify her of any titles you think the club should purchase. The club has allocated $200 for this year's purchases.
The following is the list of donated materials; showing Author, Title, Material type and file number.
MIDWEST QUEEN SUPPLIERS:
Please note that do to the northern climate Midwestern queen suppliers are usually not able to have mated queens available until mid-May. Contact each supplier for more definite information.
WISCONSIN
Jon Polcyn-Lone Oak Apiary of Montello, Wi.
TYPE: Open mated VSH Italian, VSH Carniolan
AVAILABILITY: June thru August
EMAIL: Queenbreeder@Gmail.com
Telephone: 920-229-3046
Sweet Mountain Farm on Washington Island
TYPE: Local Russian Nucleus Colonies and Queens
AVAILABILITY: check website for availability
Website: www.sweetmountainfarm.com
Website: www.sweetmountainfarm.com
EMAIL: Info@Sweetmountainfarm.com
Telephone: 920-847-2337 (email preferred)
Fred Ransome-Flying Squirrel Apiary of Princeton, Wi.
TYPE: Open mated USDA Russian and Purdue Ankle Biters
AVAILABILITY: June thru August
EMAIL: Fredransome@AOL.com
TELEPHONE: 920-229-2204
IOWA
Golden Ridge Honey Farm
TYPE: USDA Russian
AVAILABILTY:TBD
EMAIL: grhoney@powerbank.net
TELEPHONE: 563-547-4222
Foley’s
TYPE: USDA RUSSIAN
AVAILABILITY: June thru August
EMAIL: www.Russianbee.com
TELEPHONE: 515-991-4666
MINNESOTA
BBHONEY of Houston, Minnesota
TYPE: Minnesota Hygenic and Hygenic Italian
AVAILABILITY: TBD
EMAIL: www.bbhoneyfarms.com
TELEPHONE: 507-896-3955
NATURE’s NECTAR LLC of Stillwater, Minnesota
TYPE: Carniolan, Italian and Minnesota Hygenic
AVAILABILTY: TBD
EMAIL: Natures-nectarllc.com
TELEPHONE: TBD
MICHIGAN
Rhodes Bee Farm
TYPE: Carniolan, Italian Minnesota Hygenic, Buckfast Cross,
Grey Mountain (caucasian) cross
AVAILABILTY: TBD
EMAIL: rhodesfarmmi@gmail.com
TELEPHONE: 231-245-3039
TheSandHill
TYPE: Michigan Mutts, Purdue Ankle Biters, and VSH
AVAILABILITY: TBD
Web Site: http://thesandhill.squarespace.com
About another twenty northern state queen suppliers can be found at NSQBA.com and http://northernbeenetwork.org/.
SPECIALITY QUEENS:
Dan O'Hanlon
TYPE: Mite Mauler
EMAIL: danno1800@gmail.com
OLIVAREZ BEES
TYPE: Saskatraz
Web site: Olivarezhoneybees.com
TheSandHill
TYPE: Michigan Mutts, Purdue Ankle Biters, and VSH
AVAILABILITY: TBD
Web Site: http://thesandhill.squarespace.com
About another twenty northern state queen suppliers can be found at NSQBA.com and http://northernbeenetwork.org/.
SPECIALITY QUEENS:
Dan O'Hanlon
TYPE: Mite Mauler
EMAIL: danno1800@gmail.com
OLIVAREZ BEES
TYPE: Saskatraz
Web site: Olivarezhoneybees.com
LIBRARY:
In 2015 the club's books were distributed among several of the local libraries. Club members and the public can then get access to all books and book circulation will be faster. If a book is not at your local library simply request your librarian to put a request into the Winnefox library sharing system. The book will be routed to your local library immediately (usually arrives in 1-2 days) or if it is already checked out it will be reserved in your name and be routed to your local library when returned.
The club librarian, Andy Kruger, will continue to buy new books. Please notify her of any titles you think the club should purchase. The club has allocated $200 for this year's purchases.
The following is the list of donated materials; showing Author, Title, Material type and file number.
Gillard
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Sustainable Beekeeping
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Book
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0060608134288
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Gillard
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Beekeeping with Twenty-Five Hives
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Book
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0060608134296
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Drake
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The Complete Book of Beekeeping
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Book
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0060608134270
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Evans
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Why Do Bees Buzz?
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Book
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0060608134262
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Smith
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Better Queens
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Book
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0060608134254
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DeLaplane
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First Lessons in Beekeeping
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Book
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0060608134247 (Copy 1)
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DeLaplane
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First Lessons in Beekeeping
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Book
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0060608134239 (Copy 2)
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Connor
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Increase Essentials
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Book
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0060608134221
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Packer
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Beekeeping – A Practical Beekeeping Guide to Keeping & Managing Bees Properly
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Book
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0060608134213
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Morse
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The New Complete Guide to Beekeeping
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Book
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0060608134205
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Traynor
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Two Million Blossoms – Discovering the Medicinal Benefits of Honey
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Book
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0060608134346
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Stiglitz
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The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Beekeeping
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Book
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0060608134320
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Stewart
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The Beekeeper’s Bible
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Book
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0060608134353
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Conrad
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Natural Beekeeping
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Book
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0060608134361
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Flottum
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The Backyard Beekeeper
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Book
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0060608134379
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Sammatro
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The Beekeeper’s Handbook
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Book
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0060608134338
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Chandler
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The Barefoot Beekeeper
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Book
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0060608134312
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Bees – Tales from the Hive
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DVD
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0060608134155
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Organic Beekeeping 101
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DVD
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0060608134148
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American Bee Journal
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January 2008 – Volume 148 No. 1
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Magazine
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0060608134197
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American Bee Journal
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August 2008 – Volume 148 No. 8
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Magazine
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0060608134171
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American Bee Journal
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January 2010 – Volume 150 No. 1
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Magazine
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0060608134189
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American Bee Journal
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February 2010 – Volume 150 No. 2
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Magazine
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0060608134163
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