Article: Beekeepers Fume at Associations Endorsement of Fatal Insecticide

An article from The Independent on the British Beekeepers Association's endorsement of 4 insecticides, all fatal to bees, and the furor amongst beekeepers these endorsements have caused.

Article: Western Indiana Beekeepers Derail Ordinance

Monta just sent me this link from the Chicago Tribune on a bee ordinance battle in Western Indiana.

Bee Ordinance Issue Put to Rest

After emailing both the mayor, Jerry Miller, and the Winona City Inspections office, I have discovered that the Winona City Council is no longer interested in regulating beekeeping through a citywide ordinance. The bee ordinance issue has been put to rest.

I am surprised how fast this became a non-issue. What began as a problem that seemed to need immediate attention from all parties involved, now quietly disappears from the City's agenda.

I will keep my eyes and ears open, however. As this issue illustrates, it often takes but one "squeaky wheel" to create an uproar. However, I think public opinion was against the ordinance from the start.

Fence Panel Destroyed in Beelandia

One of the fence panels surrounding the parameter of Beelandia was hit by snow and ice falling off the neighbor's roof. The toppled panel did not hit any of the hives. Yet another fix-it project for the early spring!

Article: EPA Allows the Use of Bee-toxic Pesticide

An article from fastcompany.com


Wiki bee leaks EPA Document-- Reveals Agency Knowingly Allowed Use of Bee-toxic Pesticide

Video: Beelandia Blizzard

Blizzard in Beelandia
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Article: The Beekeeper Next Door

Here is an article from the New York Times on urban beekeeping:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/09/garden/09Bees.html?_r=1&emc=eta1