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Jan 15, 2025 | 
canr.msu.edu | Katie Lee |Ana Heck |Jennifer Tsuruda
This article is designed to accompany the Honey Bee Health Coalition’s Varroa Management Guide’s information on varroa management products. For a list of all current varroa mite treatments and their labels, see the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered Pesticide Products Approved for Use Against Varroa Mites in Bee Hives. EPA registrations and pesticide labels can change over time. Follow the label that is on your pesticide product.
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Jan 8, 2025 | 
canr.msu.edu | Jennifer Tsuruda |Ana Heck |Katie Lee
Diagnostic labs and services for beekeepers
Jennifer M. Tsuruda, University of Tennessee Knoxville; Ana Heck, ; and Katie Lee, University of Minnesota -
January 08, 2025
Several laboratories test honey bees or hive products for pathogens, parasites, pesticides, queens, Africanized honey bee genetics or honey floral source.
The beekeeping industry and community continues to face challenges and experience high levels of honey bee colony losses.
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Jan 6, 2025 | 
canr.msu.edu | Ana Heck
The Michigan Beekeeper Association and Michigan State University Extension (MSU Extension) are excited to welcome beginning and experienced beekeepers to the Michigan Beekeepers Association's Spring Conference on Saturday, March 1 and pre-conference activities on Friday, Feb. 28. The spring conference will take place at the MSU Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center in East Lansing, Michigan.
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Dec 6, 2024 | 
canr.msu.edu | Ana Heck
Pesticide applicators can learn how to support bees and other pollinators through the Pollinator Protection for Pesticide Applicators Online Course or the Pollinator Protection for Land Managers Online Course from the Managed Pollinator Protection Working Group and Michigan State University Extension. These courses are self-paced, allowing students to review course materials at their own pace and on their own schedules.
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Dec 4, 2024 | 
canr.msu.edu | Ana Heck |Meghan Milbrath
In November 2024, the Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development approved the 2025 Draft Generally Accepted Agricultural and Management Practices (GAAMPs). The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) posts the draft GAAMPs on its website. Care for honey bees is in the GAAMPs for the Care of Farm Animals. The section on honey bees in the approved 2025 Draft Care of Farm Animals GAAMPs include edits from previous versions.
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Oct 25, 2024 | 
canr.msu.edu | Ana Heck
MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer, committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce and inclusive culture that encourages all people to reach their full potential. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status.
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Oct 14, 2024 | 
canr.msu.edu | Ana Heck |Heather Chapman |Meghan Milbrath
Michigan State University updated its Pollinator Champions online course with improved course navigation and accessibility features, new graphics and additional resources. Pollinator Champions is a free, self-paced online course designed to educate the public on who are pollinators, why they are important, what is happening to them and how you can help. The course is packed full of videos, articles and fun activities to guide you through the amazing world of pollinators and pollination.
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Sep 26, 2024 | 
canr.msu.edu | Ana Heck |M. Charles Gould
The Honey Bee Health Coalition announced the release of its new guidebook, "Guidelines for Developing Pollinator-Friendly Utility-Scale Solar Projects." This comprehensive guide is designed to help solar developers and project stakeholders integrate pollinator health and habitat benefits into the design and management of utility-scale solar (USS) projects.
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Sep 26, 2024 | 
canr.msu.edu | Ana Heck
MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer, committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce and inclusive culture that encourages all people to reach their full potential. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status.
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Sep 10, 2024 | 
canr.msu.edu | Meghan Milbrath |Ana Heck |Heather Chapman
MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer, committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce and inclusive culture that encourages all people to reach their full potential. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status.
