BEEKEEPING RESOURCES

IOWA BEEKEEPING INFORMATION

Links to state and regional beekeeping contacts and associations.

IDALS Beekeeping Resources

BEE PROGRAM AT ISU

Information on research, extension, and teaching related to bees at Iowa State U.

Bee Program @ ISU

Bee Health Resources: News & Resources

ISU EXTENSION BEEKEEPING VIDEOS

Pollinator Extension Specialist Randall Cass and Dr. Ashley St. Clair demonstrate some key beekeeping techniques.

Bee Health Resources: Welcome

Splitting and combining hives

Bee Health Resources: Video

Checking hives for Varroa mites

Bee Health Resources: Video

BEE CONSERVATION RESOURCES

PRAIRIE STRIPS SUPPORT BEES

In collaboration with a team of ISU and Illinois scientists, we have been studying the potential for prairie strips integrated into crop fields to benefit wild and managed bee health. Results thus far are promising!

STRIPS Project @ISU

SEARCHING FOR ENDANGERED RUSTY PATCHED BUMBLE BEES

We are interested in understanding the environmental and biological factors that affect the survival of rare and endangered bee species. Keep an eye out for rusty patched bumble bees, and report your sightings! (Photo by Colton Poore)

Bumble Bee Watch

Bee Health Resources: Research

Bee Health Resources: News & Resources

TOTH LAB MEGA-CYBOX OF EVERYTHING

Protocols, contacts, and insider information for Toth lab members. Not open to the general public.

Toth lab wiki