Honey Bee Brood Diseases and Varroa at Seven Ponds Beekeepers Meeting

May 28, 2024 7:00PM - 8:30PM

Seven Ponds Nature Center, 3854 Crawford Rd., Dryden, MI 48428

Contact: Ana Heck

Photo of adult honey bees on a frame of honey bee sealed brood.
Photo credit: Ana Heck

Join Seven Ponds Beekeepers for a beekeeping presentation by Apiculture Extension Educator Ana Heck on evaluating honey bee brood frames. Learn about manage varroa mites and brood diseases such as European foulbrood, American foulbrood, and chalkbrood.

Weather permitting, the club will hold a hive inspection demonstration at 5:30 p.m. The club's meeting will start at 7:00 p.m., and the presentation on evaluating honey bee brood frames will begin around 7:30 p.m.

Seven Ponds Beekeepers meetings are open to everyone, including non-members. Beekeepers and those interested in getting started with beekeeping can find a local beekeeping club in Michigan.

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Michigan State University is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting the event contact, Ana Heck, two weeks prior to the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.

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