Resources for Beekeepers

When There’s Something You Need to Know

All beekeeping is regional. Some information in the below resources may not apply to your location. 

Inspection Services

 

Gardening, Habitat and Forage

 

Bee Identification

 

Local Government Regulations


Beekeeping Ordinance Examples

 

Multimedia

 

Beginning Beekeeping

 

Advanced Beekeeper Courses

 

Beekeeping Business

 

Large-Scale Beekeeping

 

Honey Bee Health and Loss

 

Pathogen and Pest Testing Facilities and Services

  • USDA Lab Beltsville, MD
    Test for bacterial (American Foulbrood), fungal and microsporidian diseases as well as for two species of parasitic mites and other pests associated with honey bees (i.e., small hive beetle, Aethina tumida)
    http://www.ars.usda.gov/Research/docs.htm?docid=7473

 

Diseases and Pests

 

Veterinarians and Honey Bees

 

Pesticides

 

Grower Resources

 

Beekeeping Calendars

 

Honey

 

Queen Bees

 

Beekeeping or Apiculture Books, Pamphlets and Journals

 

Grant Opportunities for Beekeepers

 

International Organizations