July Meeting Announcement

Beekeeping 101: Late-Season Hive Management and Bee Behavior
Join us this month as we dive into fall beekeeping! We’ll cover how to help your bees

through the dearth, what to look for during late-season inspections, and how to prepare

your colony for the coming winter cluster. We’ll also discuss monitoring hive health as

activity slows and tips for storing your gear for the off-season.

Guest Speaker-

Garett Slater is the Apiculture Extension Specialist and an Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University, where he leads statewide efforts to support and educate beekeepers. He coordinates the Texas Master Beekeeping Program, develops extension resources, and provides training to help beekeepers improve colony health, management practices, and sustainable breeding efforts. His work also focuses on helping Texas beekeepers select and raise better-adapted bees while addressing key issues like colony losses and pest management.

Join us for a presentation by Garett Slater as we explore the vital but often overlooked role of honey bee drones. While queen bees receive much of the attention, drones are indispensable for mating, queen quality, and overall colony health. Garett will shed light on how drones contribute to queen performance and colony success, and will delve into the factors influencing drone reproductive quality. This talk will highlight why drones deserve more recognition and understanding, offering a deeper appreciation of their essential functions within the hive.

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