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Hi, Janet! I was part of a group for awhile called the Coalition 4 Bees that hosted pro-pollinator educational events in Boulder. We have since disbanded but I'm happy to share our resources and contacts with you. Some of the projects we did: • Collaborated with Pesticide Action Network (PAN) to cre...

Here's another interesting article:

Wasps winning war in Minnesota's bug vs. bug ash borer battle

http://www.startribune.com/local/minnea ... 15261.html

Does anyone have an opinion on this?

Beekeepers, Are you getting scary postcards and email from your lawn care company about the emerald ash borer? Take heed. Local tree experts are recommending a wait & see approach. Prophylactic treatment is not recommended at this time. A good article on the topic: Buyer Beware Treatments for Yo...

Thanks for the heads up. From whom did you receive the notice? A lawn care company? Your HOA? The city?

Thanks for your question. I prefer a pail feeders available from Brushy Mountain. Feeding is one of the many topics covered by the BCBA's beginning beekeeping class. Wholeheartedly recommended!

http://www.bouldercountybeekeepers.org/classes/

Thanks for the update! I'm glad to hear about the good outcome.

Thanks for posting!

Thanks for posting this event.

These don't sound like honeybees. In fact, they may be harmless, stingless bees. Recommending that you wait for them to die off naturally in a few weeks when the temps dip. Feel free to attach a photo for more info.

Hi, Dana. We see yellow jackets around our colonies year round. They do get pushier in the fall. A healthy colony should be able to fend them off. It sounds like you're doing all the right things. Next season you can try to reduce the yellow jacket population around your colonies by trapping queens ...