CIBA members present at last Monday’s meeting were treated to an informative program by Victoria Combs. Below is my effort at a summary of this fine presentation.———Presence of GMO Parkers in Honey*, Victoria Combs, Butler UniversityA study was conducted to assess the presence of GMO markers in honey, particularly honey labeled as organic.*Background points:Honey contains minute amounts of DNA acquired in the collection of nectar and pollen, and its subsequent processing in to honey by honey bees. GMO (Genetically Modi ...Continue Reading

CIBA Meets this  Monday - September 18thThis Month's Meeting:Special Presentation on GMO Plants and Honey BeesAlso…News about CIBA’s Sugar Board Social.           - Saturday 14th - Save the DateOptions for Varroa Mite Treatments. Hive Beetles - Are they appearing on your inner cover? - What to do… Special concerns? - Come and Ask. Just Curious? — Come and learn. Experienced CIBA members will address  your questions.*Remember: No Dues.. Come and Learn.  Meet Great P ...Continue Reading

Hold this Date. Saturday, October 14thOnce again CIBA will be holding our annual Sugar Board Social, this year on October 14th.Time will be 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. (Registration begins about 9:00 AM)Highlights include:Outside speaker  Making sugar boards for your hives. Pitch in lunch Auction of beekeeping and related items Door prize drawing to be held after the Auction Fellowship and lots of opportunity to talk about your bees and Beekeeping Save the date…   Details will follow soon.Hope to see everyone there. ...Continue Reading

What is a Mite-A-Thon? - We are glad you asked!  It is a First Annual attempt to get a reading on the Varroa Mite situation in the North America.If you plan to assess your honey bee colony mite loads within the next week, PLEASE share your data.This is IMPORTANT - You can be a part of this meaningful project.(Personal addendum:  If you have already assessed your colonies within the past couple of weeks, or cannot do so within this time frame. — I suggest sending in your data along with a notation of when the ...Continue Reading

Passing this along as FYI Only. - This will be a GREAT OPPORTUNITY. Mark your calendars. Jerry Z ...Continue Reading

A very special round of appreciation to all CIBA members who helped at this year's Indiana State Fair!CIBA was responsible for two full days at Beekeepers of Indiana booth located in the Purdue Horticulture Building. The weather was great throughout the fair, and attendees were plentiful. Several members sold their honey and other productsTracy Adamson (Aug 5th ) and Paul Richard (Aug 15th) were PICs of the day. (Person In Charge.)The following CIBA members and friends made it all possible:  Thank You!*Todd Butler ...Continue Reading

CIBA Meets this Coming Monday - August, 21stAfter watching the Eclipse in the afternoon - Meet with CIBA BeekeepersThis Month's Meeting is Dedicated to:Problem Solving - Are your bees doing something that has you stumped? How about Robbing?  Hive Beetles - Are they appearing on your inner cover? - What to do… What about Varroa mites? Are Yellow Jackets really an issue? Looking ahead - Wonder what to be thinking of next? Just Curious? — Come and learn. Experienced CIBA members will address  your questions ...Continue Reading

😃  *Thank You Fellow CIBA Beekeepers!  - Were Almost There! 😃*A few more volunteers needed to help with the State Fair Beekeeping BoothRemember: Each volunteer receives a FREE State Fair Gate Pass for their day!*Saturday, August 5th*9:00 AM to 3:00 PM -  1 or 2 more volunteers* 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM -  3 or 4 more volunteers* *Tuesday, August 15th*9:00 AM to 3:00 PM - 1 or 2 more volunteers* 3:00 AM to 9:00 PM - 2 or 3 more volunteers* Did I mention that each volunteer receives a FREE State Fair ...Continue Reading

Are interested in selling your honey at the Indiana State Fair?*Details are your Summer 2017 issue of your TBoI Newsletter, /page 6*Here are a few FAQ's*Q:  Who can sell honey at The Beekeepers of Indiana State Fair Booth.*A:  You may sell your honey if you meet these basic criteriaA member of The Beekeepers of Indiana Not a member? - Go to http://www.indianabeekeeper.com/home and join You work at the booth for at least one shift during the fair. CIBA’s days are Saturday August 5th & Tuesday Aug ...Continue Reading

CIBA Meets this Coming MondayOur July 17 Monthly Meeting will address Issues of Summer BeekeepingDryer weather and less forage Hotter days and warmer nights Queens are less active and brood formation decreases David Hocutt and others will address the above issues.Additional TopicsUpdates on CIBA activities CIBA days at the State Fair: August 5th and 15th Honey Labeling Granulated Honey More Holliday Park Nature Center6363 Spring Mill RdIndianapolis, IN 462606:30 PM , you are subscribed with the following address: exa ...Continue Reading