Tag: Jerry Hayes
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CAPA News – Canadian Honey Council
In the political world we live in now we Beekeepers need to be sure that we stay connected and support each other regardless of location and not let politics wedge between us. At the end of the day ‘We Beekeepers Are All In This Together’. We will be sharing connection to our Beekeeping friends to…
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Learning From Neil Specht, Successful Canadian Beekeeper
By: Neil Specht & Jerry Hayes (Click on images to enlarge) I have known successful commercial Canadian Beekeeper Neil Specht, since we were both young and good looking. Neil has always impressed me with his openness to learn, discuss and disagree nicely in order to get to a logical and meaningful answer. I was honored…
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STUDY HALL-Who, What, When, Where, and How???
From the Editor, Jerry Hayes We were shared some old daguerreotype’s (first photos on glass) from the late 1800’s. We have identified most of them. But, and there is always a but, this one is interesting and intriguing. I had it converted from the glass photo to a digital one to share with you. This…
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Recommended Control Options By Seasonal Phase
STUDY HALL From the Editor, Jerry Hayes As I promised, here is all of the information available from the Tools for Varroa Management Guide on Varroa control. It gives you multiple options. And as I have said before, if you have sampled your colonies based on sampling directions in last month’s Study Hall and you…
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EPA Advisory
Study Hall – From the Editor By: Jerry Hayes Honey bees continue to struggle with pests, parasites and disease. Varroa and the varroa/Virus Complex is the main challenge for honey bees as it results in their overall loss of health, strength and vitality. We beekeepers have to be informed, connected and responsive to how we…
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AHPA Presentation
Study Hall – From the Editor By: Jerry Hayes I was asked to present the Keynote Address at the American Honey Producers Association (AHPA) Conference this past Winter, titled Don’t Be Bashful. I have been asked if I would/could turn a 45-minute powerpoint into an article for Bee Culture. I have never done this before.…