Occasionally, speakers at our club meetings provide further information. Please utilize as you desire.
MSU Suggested Resources
MSU Beekeeping video on purchasing bees
MSU Beekeeping video on installing a package
University of Minnesota Bee Lab video on installing a package
University of Minnesota Bee Lab video on inspecting a recently installed package
MSU Beekeeping video on installing a nuc
List of recommended resources for beekeepers
Michigan State University Beekeeping Facebook page
Michigan Pollinator Initiative Facebook page
Ask beekeeping questions to MSU through Ask Extension
Other Resources
Recommended Beekeeping Equipment List / Keith Nichols / 2021 (PDF)
Comb Honey Guide / Laryssa Kwoczak / 2021 (PDF)
Brood Evaluation / Rich Wieske / 2021 (PDF)
Brood Evaluation / Colony Inspection Datasheet 2021 (PDF)
Overwintering Resources:
What We Do to Successfully Overwinter in SW Michigan / Charlotte Hubbard (PDF)
Apitherapy / Ross Conrad / October 9, 2019 Handouts
Apitherapy Handout – Bee Venom Therapy Introduction (PDF File)
Apitherapy Handout – Bee Venom Therapy 2 (PDF File)
Apitherapy Handout – Honey (PDF File)
Apitherapy Handout – Pollen (PDF File)
Apitherapy Handout – Propolis (PDF File)
Apitherapy Handout – Royal Jelly (PDF File)
Products from the Hive / Sheldon Schwitek / January 2015 Presentation