Join us at our meeting Sunday May 18th 4:00-6:00 pm.
Cameron Park Community Center | 2505 Country Club Dr | Cameron Park
Stephen Repasky, Master Beekeeper, will talk about some biology, what causes swarming, what to look for and how one may mitigate swarming in your own bee yard! Stephen Repasky is author of the book, "Swarm Essentials, and a second-generation beekeeper. He is a nationally recognized speaker, and consultant from Pittsburgh, PA. He is a certified master beekeeper through the Eastern Apicultural Society and is the past-president of the Pennsylvania State Beekeepers Association. Stephen manages approximately 200 colonies (mostly as single brood chambers) in western Pennsylvania.
Please note the date! This month's meeting is on the 3rd Sunday in May. We have rescheduled the meeting to avoid Mother's Day.
April 30th is the cutoff date for nuc sales!
April 30th will be the cutoff date for sales of nucs. Nucs are on schedule to be delivered and available for your pickup on Saturday May 3rd. If you have already purchased a nuc you will receive a detailed email with pickup instructions. There are only a few nucs left, so don't delay. We will not extend the number or deadline. If you cannot pickup on May 3rd, please contact [email protected] to make alternate arrangements ASAP. To order go to our Bee Sales page. We will see you on May 3rd!
Swarm capture contest is started.
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 summer social and winter socials. This contest is limited to members. To be listed on our swarm page, logon and add your contact information on our swarm removal page.
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
Remember to register your hives for 2025!
To register, visit our Resources page and click on the "register your hives" button in the lefthand sidebar to register with BeeWhere, the statewide website for hive registration. This is a yearly requirement for all beekeepers, plus the fee has been waived for El Dorado County beekeepers. BeeWhere is a great resource, bringing beekeepers and pesticide applicators together to protect bees.
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) and Hive Alive ($9.00) patties 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, April 13th, 4-6 at Cameron Park Community Center Social Room 2502 Country Club Dr, Cameron Park.