The Amateur Beekeeper - October/November 2022

The Amateur Beekeeper - October/November 2022

In this issue:

  • President’s letter

  • Varroa contacts

  • AGM details

  • Beating the enemy: Varroa news

  • Renewals: behind the scenes

  • Coin countdown.

  • Braula, the other new pest.

  • Queen breeders’ survey

  • SPECIAL AFB PROJECT 100 free honey tests

  • NEW The16-week rule explained

  • Alcohol wash: Do it right. Do it now

  • Varroa 101: Know the basics

  • A cautionary tale about varroa

  • Club apiaries: what works (and what doesn’t work so well)

  • Wild bees: image of the year

  • Shop online. Support the ABA

  • ABA executive

  • SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT PART 3 Breed Your Own Queen Bees

    • Contents

    • Key facts. The cell builder. Cloake boards

    • Queen production

    • The schedule

    • How to graft

    • Summary