The time to fix Varroa problems is now. With the season well underway it’s our job as beekeepers to keep an eye on the Varroa mite population and plan to … Continue reading An Ounce of Prevention

The sun is shining, the brave little gardens are growing, and the bees are buzzing. Spring is here and has just about turned the tide away from winter, however these … Continue reading ‘A Swarm in June’

The flowers are up, leaves are out and we’re all just about ready to get started with our bees. The next meeting of the Leatherstocking Beekeepers’ will share the best … Continue reading Settling in with Bees