Taking Varroa Seriously at Kalamazoo Bee Club's Meeting

July 10, 2024 7:00PM - 8:30PM

Schrier Park, 850 W Osterhout Ave, Portage, MI 49002

Contact: Ana Heck

Photo of a honey bee with a varroa mite on her abdomen.
A varroa mite on a forager. Photo by Dan Wyns.

Join Kalamazoo Bee Club's meeting for a presentation on Taking Varroa Seriously by Ana Heck.

Kalamazoo Bee Club meetings are open to everyone, including non-members.

Visit MSU's Keep Bees Alive webpage for information and resources on understanding, monitoring, and managing varroa mites in honey bee colonies.

Beekeepers and those interested in getting started with beekeeping can find a local beekeeping club in Michigan.

Meeting agenda

Meet and greet begins 6:30 p.m.
Educational program begins at 7:00 p.m., followed by Q&A 
Meeting ends at 8:30 p.m.

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Accessibility accommodations

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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