ANOTHER ARROW IN THE QUIVER???

A new potential way to fight mites.  It might be a while before its available.

https://www.gosanangelo.com/story/news/2020/01/30/ut-researchers-take-honey-bee-decline/2858684001/

Late February

Again another good write up on the Natures Blog.  The author is located in Stillwater, Minnesota; about 150 miles northwest of us, so his recommendations also apply to our area.

naturesnectar.blogspot.com/

Fossilized Bee submitted by beekeeper Gerard

Follow the link to an article about 100 million old bees with parasites.   They survived then, maybe they will survive now.

https://phys.org/news/2020-02-fossilized-insect-million-years-oldest.html

ECWBA CLUB MEETING--February 15th

This Saturday is our regular club meeting.  It is being held at the Rushford Meadery and Winery outside of Omro.  Start time is 9:30AM.

Topics are:
     -Annual elections and other club business
     -Candle making
     -Nucs
     -Scheduling conflicts will prevent discussions about:  beeswax balms/soaps and making beeswax sandwich wraps

February Update from Nature's Nectar blog

Follow the link to an article in the Nature's Nectar blog.  The author seems to like Saskatraz queens.  In my apiary they are faring slightly worse than Purdue Mite Biters.

naturesnectar.blogspot.com/