is a support group for people interested in getting started keeping bees.
Next Meeting!
Friday May 10th , 2024
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Masks will bee a personal choice for the meeting.
La Salle County Extension Office
1689 North 31st Road
Lower Level (basement)
Ottawa, IL 61350
Details on the meeting coming soon.
Of course we will have the wonderful bee questions.
See you there!
It's going to be another great meeting
Bee There Or Bee Square!
April 12th Meeting
We had another wonderful meeting in April!
We watched a video on installing a packages 2 different ways and discussed what was not done properly during the video - a lot of fun was had!
We also discussed feeding and why and making sure you take the cork out of the correct end of the queen cage.
We discussed How to make your inspections go smoothly - smoker having smoke till you are done inspecting, not staying in the hive too long, make sure you know what you want to do before you go into the hive, working slowly, being very careful not to hurt any bees, practicing before hand to learn how to get the frames out and handle them. Putting the frames back in the same order they were removed, you can mark them or number them on one end to make it easy.
On the new hives just installed - what to look for on your 1st inspection.
When, Why, Temps, Time of day - is your queen out.
2nd year - video on how to tell if you need to split a hive that has made it through winter.
With the odd weather we have had, hives that made it through winter need to be checked, it is not too early for a swarm - honey supers should be on the hives that have a lot of bees bringing in pollen and nectar. Mite tests should be performed and treatments put on a necessary before the honey flow starts.
Checkout any drone burr comb - see if you find mites in it.
LaSalle County 4H needs a Judge and Superintendent for judging bee projects at the July 4H Fair. Anyone interested should contact the LaSalle County Extension Office for details - 4H division.
The packages are going to start coming in this month so start thinking about what you need now so you are ready for Summer!
If anyone has a problem and needs some help with their hives please call the number on this website or email us by way of the contact us button, and we can get some help for you.
SUPPORT GROUP FOR BEGINNER BEEKEEPERS OR HELP GETTING STARTED!
We have monthly meetings to help the beginner or anyone who has questions. You do not have to be a member to attend the meetings!
They are open to anyone who wants to attend!
We welcome anyone who would like to come and talk at any of our meetings. We are always looking for speakers about beekeeping, observation hives, wax making, honey extracting, pretty much anything bees!
Total membership are $20.00 - $10.00 for the IVBA Club and $10.00 to Join the ISBA Club.
The ISBA gives us more information on what is happening down state and they have a lot of good information about new things with bees. They send out a quarterly news letter that is very informative.
If you would like to get someone a gift membership to the club please
call the number on the website and we will get you taken care of.
You can also use the contact us button to ask any questions about your bees or installing bees - any question is welcome.
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