Join us at our meeting Sunday July 13th 4:00-6:00 pm.
Cameron Park Community Center | 2505 Country Club Dr | Cameron Park
Jake Barker will return as a speaker for us at the July meeting. He will have some tips and tricks for us in our colonies. He will also report about findings from high survivorship colonies. Jake is a Cornell and EAS master beekeeper from the greater Louisville area and manages approximately 100 hives there. Jake is also the founder of Apis Rescue Inc. a non-profit bee research and rescue group. Join us for another fascinating talk by Jake.
The August meeting will be the Summer Social!
The summer social will be on August 10th from 5:00pm to 8:30 pm. This will replace the regular monthly meeting for August. Join us for beekeeping banter, a good meal and silent auction. The meal will be catered by Chef John Sanders of Old Town Grill. The cost is $25.00 per member. To reserve a spot, logon and go to this event page to purchase tickets. This event will be held in the pavilion at Bluestone Meadow Farms 2025 Carson Rd, Placerville.
See you there!
Swarm capture contest is ongoing!
EDB will award honors to the member capturing the greatest number of swarms, and in a separate category, the most unusual place a swarm has been captured. To participate, simply email your before and after picture to [email protected]. The winners will be honored at the winter social. This contest is limited to members. To be listed on our swarm page, logon and add your contact information on our swarm removal page.
Thanks to our volunteers for parking management!
EDB thanks our volunteers that participated in the Lavendar Blue Festival. This was a very successful event for EDB. The proceeds from this event help EDB to continue offering education from classes to school events such as Farm Day. A huge thank you to our event volunteers!
Be part of EDB's governance or just be a volunteer!
EDB is looking for people interested in being part of EDB's governance or helping guide the organization into the future. These roles can vary from board positions to committee chairs or just volunteering to help educate. Help make EDB a better organization. If you are interested, you may contact Jim Guilliams - [email protected], or Leandra Hale at dal01@el doradobeekeepers.org
Operator ID number.
An Operator ID is required to purchase ALL Varroa miticides. California is enforcing a law requiring proof of an Operator ID # for all miticides like FormicPro, MAQS, Apiguard, HopGuard and Apivar, regardless of quantity. Mann Lake and Dadant won't sell to you without it. No fee is required to get the number. An Operator ID must be renewed yearly, it expires December 31st each year. Act now!
Step 1
Call El Dorado County Department Ag.
530.621.5520
Step 2
Tell staff that you are a beekeeper applying for the first time or renewing whichever is applicable to you.
Step 3
Make appointment
The County is required to read information and review the process with you in person.
Call today. Don't let your mites go untreated!
Questions about your bees? Try our Facebook group!
If you can't figure out what the heck's going on in that hive, ask our Facebook group, where club members post questions, answers, and many opinions. You can also post photos of your beekeeping successes!
Hungry bees?
It's a good idea to have bee feed on hand, so you have it when necessary. EDB has pollen patties ($4.00) for sale. They are in the Placerville area, contact John Havicon at 916.996.8371, Patties are also available at our club meetings.
Join us for the next meeting, Sunday, July 13th, 4-6 at Cameron Park Community Center Social Room 2502 Country Club Dr, Cameron Park.