From: mailto: Here is a summary of possible Varroa mite treatments. Each has its advantages and disadvantages. Ideally one would first assess mite infestations using a recognized mite count method. With before and after mite counts you can assess the effectiveness of your treatment. - Some hobby beekeepers treat prophylactically. Also, which treatments to use at what time of year, in what combinations and how frequently. Some thoughts Do your homework, consult experienced beekeepers for their opinions. The Ho ...Continue Reading

From: mailto: Beekeeping Calendars for May and June: Here are the Cornell Univ beekeeping calendars for April and May. Use these as guidelines (We find the timing and suggestions are significantly consistent with our experience here in Central Indiana. - Of course, every year is a bit different; we seem to be a bit warmer, therefore earlier this year).     ...Continue Reading

  These Signs will be available at the CIBA Meeting  Monday May 20th  Holiday Park Nature Center.  Limited amount of signs left- $12 eachThis sign gets the message out by stimulating curiosity not shame.Signs are 24 x 18”, two-sided, and come with a stand.  Greg & Susan Peterson5621 N. Pennsylvania St.Indianapolis, In 46220 317-251-2160   ...Continue Reading

*Reminder CIBA Meeting, Monday Evening, May  20th** **Location and Time BELOW***Special Speaker - Mary Ellen Gadski *Taking Action Against **Mosquito Fogging Harmful Drift   *The incidence of Mosquito Fogging has increased dramatically! Doing so poses numerous questions and concerns. Questions and issues include:[*]The impact of pyrethroids, the active ingredients, is NOT limited to mosquitos. ALL insects are affected, as well as birds and other wildlife [*]There are wide ...Continue Reading

My nephew has a swarm in his backyard - just showed up this afternoon.  He needs to remove it before tomorrow afternoon when they are having a birthday party.  The branch is approx 10 foot up and is toward the end of the branch.  Please spread the word if you aren't interested.  Gerald Mickler 317.385.1345.  He lives just off 191st a little east of 37.  19173 Roudebush Blvd Noblesville, 46060 Sent from Outlook Renee  Seeking the highest expression of my talent.  Seeking to ...Continue Reading

From: mailto: Reminder CIBA Meeting, Monday Evening, April 15th Location and Time BELOW Special Speaker - Brooke Alford Indiana Native Landscapes to Support Wildlife Brook Alford is Natural Resources Educator Purdue Extension Service - Marion County 😃 This is an awesome opportunity! Let’s give a Grand CIBA Welcome! 😃 Other Meeting items: Making Splits - The Basics Hive Inspection Guidelines Bring Your Questions? Things to Keep in Mind: Is it too late to start beekeeping this year. NO, But time is runn ...Continue Reading

From: mailto: Beekeeping Calendars for April and May: Here are the Cornell Univ beekeeping calendars for April and May. Use these as guidelines (We find the timing and suggestions are significantly consistent with our experience here in Central Indiana. - Of course, every year is a bit different; we seem to be a bit warmer, therefore earlier this year).     ...Continue Reading

From: mailto: Reminder CIBA Meeting, Monday Evening, April 15th Location and Time BELOW Special Speaker - Brooke Alford HoneyBee Friendly Urban Agriculture Brook Alford is Natural Resources Educator Purdue Extension Service - Marion County 😃 This is an awesome opportunity! Let’s give a Grand CIBA Welcome! 😃 Other Meeting items: Making Splits - The Basics Hive Inspection Guidelines Bring Your Questions? Things to Keep in Mind: Is it too late to start beekeeping this year. NO, But time is running short. ...Continue Reading

Reminder CIBA Meeting, Tomorrow* Evening*, March 18th *Location and Time BELOW*Special Speaker - Jerry Hayes - Bee Culture Magazine **** Jerry Hayes is the editor of highly regarded *Bee Culture Magazine  Jerry is highly respected and internationally known.  He will joining us to share his knowledge and experience and to answer questions.😃  This is an awesome opportunity!  Let’s give a Grand CIBA Welcome!  😃*****Other Meet ...Continue Reading

Pollen Patties will be available at tomorrow evening’s CIBA Meeting.These patties are 1# each and contain 15% pollen. They will be $4 each.Early Spring brood development is highly dependent on adequate pollen availability. (Pollen provides protein and other important nutrients).  NOW would be a good time to add pollen substitute, particularly if your colony is weak. Place patty _directly_ on bars over the brood area for best benefit. (You might want to begin with 1/2 patty, check its use after a week, add ...Continue Reading