BEEKEEPING INFORMATION RESOURCES

As you begin your journey into the world of beekeeping you will undoubtedly have many questions.

It is hoped that this document will aide you in your endeavors. 

OHIO DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE http://www.agri.ohio.gov/divs/plant/apiary/apiary.aspx  

REGISTER YOUR APIARY 

https://agri.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/oda/divisions/plant-health/forms/plnt_4201-002 

OHIO APIARY LAWS - http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/909  

Below is a basic list of trusted sites with good pertinent information. This is not an all-inclusive list but should help you through the next 5+ years.

• “The Ohio State University Bee Lab”  http://beelab.osu.edu/t08_pageview/Workshops_and_Webinars.htm  

• Randy Oliver http://scientificbeekeeping.com/  This site is very informative and helpful.

• Honey Bee Health Coalition http://honeybeehealthcoalition.org

• University of Guelph http://www.uoguelph.ca/honeybee/videos.shtml   this site has some good videos about basic beekeeping.

• Bee Informed Partnership https://beeinformed.org/ 

• NY Bee Wellness YouTube videos, with Randy Oliver-Dr. Medhat Nasr… https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7iM0M1_IwQPIKSpdMnCLjQ/videos 

• Honey bee Pests and diseases https://extension.psu.edu/a-quick-reference-guide-to-honey-bee-parasites-pests-predators-and-diseases 

• Small Hive Beetle information https://vincemasterbeekeeper.files.wordpress.com/2013/09/small-hive-beetle-ipm-hood.pdf   

• Honey Bee Suite https://www.honeybeesuite.com/  

• Kim Flottum- Beekeeping Today Podcast http://beekeepingtodaypodcast.com/  

• Some Ohio Nectar and Pollen plants http://www.ccnybees.org/uploads/1/0/5/8/10585924/ohio_state_university_extension_factsheet_-_ohionectarplants.pdf 

• GROWING DEGREE DAYS  https://www.oardc.ohio-state.edu/gdd/CalendarView.asp  

Eastern Apicultural Society  (EAS) Master Beekeeper Program  https://easternapiculture.org/programs/master-beekeepers/master-beekeepers-certification-program/ 

Ohio State Growing Degree Days Tool

Honey Bee Laboratory

Randy Oliver's Scientific Beekeeping

E.F. Phillips Library at Cornell University

Pollinator Stewardship Council

 Local Suppliers

Name    Contact Info Supplies

Bob Bearss    216-544-6872 Packages, Woodenware

Peggy Garnes 330-723-6265 Queens

Jerry Guyette 330-562-8916 Packages, Nucs

Kaminski Apiaries 330-673-0664 Packages, Nucs

Ed Kibler    330-296-4690 Packages, Nucs

Blue Sky Bee Supply  www.blueskybeesupply.com Woodenware, general bee supplies

Hartville Honey Bee Farm 330-324-6023 www.Hartvillehoney.com Saskatraz & VSH-Italian Nucs.

Mary Lovin        330-325-3028 or mlovin@kent.edu Nuc