The first meeting of the new year Randy Oliver!
Join us at our monthly meeting, Sunday, January 14th 4-6 pm
Cameron Park Community Center | 2502 Country Club Lane | Cameron Park
Randy Oliver talks latest in Varroa control and research.
Randy will let us know what is happening in the realm of Varroa control. Randy has done lots of practical research on this topic. If you don’t know who Randy Oliver is, check out his website scientificbeekeeping.com. We have had him come and speak in the past and often reference his work. Be sure to come!
It is time to renew your membership!
A new membership year has started, remember to renew your membership. A membership gets you reduced prices for our classes, and admission to our member only events. Bee purchases through our organization are only available to members. If you know someone who is interested in getting started in beekeeping, this is a great way to start learning about what works in our area. Taking classes from local beekeepers (many from the CA Master Beekeeper Program CAMBP) and visiting our apiary on open days will give you the information you need to get started. A membership is a great holiday gift for anyone looking to get started.
EDB Apiary Open Days
Our club apiary is closed for the season.
EDB Apiary 6699 Campus Drive Placerville CA
We've reached the time of year when weather prevents us from opening the hives up. It's time to give our bees a break until it gets warmer and drier. We will let you know as soon as the weather allows us to open the apiary in the spring. Until then the bees will be enjoying the holiday season in the warmth of their hives. Hope to see you there in the spring!
Operator ID #
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!
Remember to register your hives.
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.
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 pollen patties on hand, so you have them when necessary. The club has pollen patties for sale, $4 each. Placerville area, contact John Havicon at 916.996.8371, or for the Cameron Park area, contact Bernie Ruzicka at 916.719.6708. They are also available at our club meetings.
Join us for the next meeting, Sunday, January 14th, 4-6 at Cameron Park Community Center, Social Room.