Central Beekeepers Alliance

BC’s Bee Man

Spotted in a back issue of BC Business magazine, there’s a lively little article about Paul van Westendorp. Even if you’ve never met British Columbia’s provincial apiculturist, the man’s enthusiasm and humour — and his lifelong devotion to the welfare of honey bees — shines through in the profile piece. It’s not the bees’ honey-making [...]

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CBA Christmas Party – Thanks

On behalf of the CBA Executive and members I would like to thank Dan Richards for all his time and effort spent in organizing and facilitating the Christmas dinner last evening at the Silverwood Motel. The small but enthusiastic group enjoyed an excellent buffet dinner, good company and relaxed conversation. Thanks again, Dan, and Merry [...]

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Life Expectancy of Fumagilin B in Sugar Syrup

So you’ve got the bees all fed and ready to be wrapped for winter — but just suppose, there’s a spell of warmer weather, and you see a chance to feed a bit more. You’ve even got a few pails of sugar syrup leftover on hand… but the Fumagilin B has already been added to [...]

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CBA Meeting 8 January 2008

Tuesday, 8 January 2008 Central Beekeepers Alliance Meeting Agricultural Research Centre, Fredericton, NB 7:30 p.m. Want to learn more about Beekeeping? Central Beekeepers meet on the second Tuesday of the month. Visitors and new beekeepers are always welcome! Most meetings include an educational session, group discussion, or hands-on demonstration for the benefit of beginning beekeepers [...]

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