Links
Beekeeping Links and Resources
Local and Regional Honey Bee Resources
- U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Top plants for your pollinator garden. https://www.fws.gov/story/top-plants-your-pollinator-garden
- Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation. Pollinator Conservation Resources: Pacific Northwest Region. https://xerces.org/pollinator-resource-center/pnw
State and National Honeybee Organizations
- Washington State Beekeepers Association (WASBA). https://wasba.org/
- American Beekeeping Federation. National organization providing education and advocacy for beekeepers. http://www.abfnet.org/
- Project Apis m. 501(c)5 non profit founded to support the best science to advance the beekeeping community. https://www.projectapism.org/
Beginner Resources
- Scientific Beekeeping. Randy Oliver – First year beekeeping. “This page provides some quick step-by-step notes for your first year of beekeeping, written specifically for those starting with a nucleus hive or package bees purchased from me, but is generally applicable”. https://scientificbeekeeping.com/first-year-care-for-your-nuc/
- Project Apis m. Practical Video Library Resources for Beekeepers. https://www.projectapism.org/videos-1
Regulatory and Legal Considerations
- Washington State Department of Agriculture. Apiary Registration. All beekeepers, backyard or for a business, need to register their hives each year. All money collected helps fund research projects with the Washington State University and other entities. Registration is due by April 1 each year. Your current registration expires December 31. https://agr.wa.gov/departments/insects-pests-and-weeds/insects/apiary-pollinators/apiary-reg-and-laws
- Washington State RCW. Chapter 15.60 RCW: Apiaries. https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=15.60
- City of Bellingham Municipal Code 7.12.060. Keeping animals in the city – General regulations – Penalty. https://bellingham.municipal.codes/BMC/7.12.060
- City of Burlington Title 17 Comprehensive zoning ordinance. https://burlingtonwa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5451/17_Title_17_Final_Adopted_5-15-2023_Clean
Annual Surveys
- Pacific Northwest Honey Bee Survey:
https://www.pnwhoneybeesurvey.com - U.S. Honey Bee Health Survey:
https://www.ushoneybeehealthsurvey.info - Project Apis m. Research & Events:
https://www.projectapism.org/events
Tools
- BeeMD. An interactive diagnostic tool assisting North American beekeepers in identifying & addressing honey bee health issues, including pests, diseases, & unusual behaviors.
https://idtools.org/thebeemd - Honey Bee Health Coalition – Tools for Varroa Management
https://honeybeehealthcoalition.org/resources/varroa-management