Varroa mites are a significant threat to honey bee colonies. This meeting will delve into effective strategies for detecting, monitoring, and managing Varroa infestations.
The meeting will begin at 6:00 PM, with a Beginner’s Corner session starting at 5:00 PM. Membership is not required to attend our meetings, all are welcome!
Location: 16 NW Kansas Ave, Bend, OR 97703
If you’d like to join via Zoom, please use the link below. Note that you will need to be signed in as a COBKA member. The Beginner’s Corner portion of the meeting is not typically streamed.
Allen Engle will be demonstrating hive inspection techniques on a local colony, and you’ll want to get up close, so don’t forget your protective gear! Come curious and bring plenty of questions.
Registration is required, and space is limited.
Once registered, you'll receive a follow-up poll to indicate your preferred location—Bend or Sisters. The final location will be based on poll responses. You'll also receive additional event details and a required participation waiver.
Note: This event may be canceled on short notice due to unfavorable weather conditions.
This is a free event for COBKA members, but registration is mandatory to attend.
Saturday in the Apiary is a casual, loosely structured event intended to provide a learning experience in a relaxed setting. It usually takes place on the second Saturday of the month. Times may vary. We perform hive inspections, discuss colony management strategies for the month, and implement them.
Everyone who is comfortable being around live honey bees is welcome. You will need to bring your own gear (veil/gloves). A limited number of veils are available upon request.
This is a free event.
Invitations to the next workshop, which include an RSVP button, will be sent 7 to 10 days prior to the event to those who signed up for the COAREC (Central Oregon Agricultural Research and Extension Center) mailing list.
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Oregon Master Beekeeper Program Participants:
Getting-Started students can earn ‘In the Bees’ points
Apprentices can earn Education points
Journeys who help lead a group can earn Service points
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