Mite Resistance Pays Off

Mite Resistance Pays Off

Honey Glen colonies in 2023 Breeding for mite resistance seems to be making a real difference. I’ve been working two bee operations over the last six years, and have had a chance to compare my Honey Glen stock with stocks used in the other operation. The operation two...
Check your mite loads now!

Check your mite loads now!

It looks like the early spring and early build-up of colonies has lead to higher-than-average mite loads for the time of year in 2017. As I travel around the state and inspect colonies for WVDA, all the hives I have checked so far (using the alcohol wash method) have...
Mite-Wash Cups

Mite-Wash Cups

Folks have been asking about my mite-wash cups and how to make them. I’m glad of this because this is key to breeding queens, preparing for winter, pinpointing reasons for losses and a lot more. All this and a ton more is in the Basic Course (click here to find...