June is a busy month for honeybee keepers. Population in newly installed packages is increasing as is the population in over-wintered hives. Take notice and […] Read More
When thinking of bee plants it’s easy to forget that flowering trees or shrubs can also be great food sources. Once established trees and shrubs […] Read More
Are you concerned about the destructive effects of Varroa mites? Do you want to help developing Varroa mite treatments? Here is a great opportunity for […] Read More
We hope to see you at May meeting this Tuesday, the 27th! 6:30 Pre Meeting Lesson 7:00 PSBA Announcements 7:30 Main Meeting Presenter: Native Pollinators in […] Read More
Thank you! To all who attended PSBA’s 2014 Field Day – because of you we had a full day of beekeeping fun and we look […] Read More
There is no GPA in the hives, its pass or pass with “opportunity” for improvement. I don’t think you can really fail. Even if your […] Read More
During a recent trip to Japan I went to a famous book store across the street from Tokyo Station to buy a book for my […] Read More
There are reports of several swarms happening this week with the warmer temperatures. West Seattle saw two swarms in the last two days and made headlines on the […] Read More
Don’t miss it! PSBA’s Field Day is on May 17 2014 at Graham Visitor Center at Washington Arboretum Featured Presenter: Dr. Zachary Huang of Michigan State […] Read More
Bees collect pollen as their only protein source and it is ultimately converted to bee bread. Both pollen and bee bread are a necessary part […] Read More