May update
A Reminder:
Operator ID # now required to buy ALL Varroa miticides
California is now enforcing a law requiring proof of an Operator ID # to purchase 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. Act now!
Step 1
Call El Dorado County Department of Ag.
530.621.5520
Step 2
Ask to speak to CJ Seado or Shae Thurber
Request Application
Step 3
Return application to CJ Seado or Shae Thurer
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!
Our Beginners With Bees class is Sold Out!
This class is designed for first time beekeepers! We will be up to our elbows in the bees who live in our club apiary. Build your confidence for caring for your own new colonies. This is another class we do in small groups, and we only do this once a year.
2023 Hive registration reminder
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 our next meeting, Sunday, May 21, 4-6 at the Cameron Park Community Center, to hear Dw Schoenthal speak about swarms.