Powell County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2022 - Jun 30, 2023
| 1018 - Beekeeping | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1018.11) | 40 |
Number of beekeepers who used Extension resources (e.g. autoclave) in their production. |
| 1018.1) | 40 |
Number of beekeepers who increased their knowledge on establishing and maintaining hives, honey production, and marketing |
Success Stories
Beekeepers Learn Pest Management Techniques
Author: Jason Vaughn
Major Program: Beekeeping
The Varroa mite is the most serious pest of beehives worldwide. In recent years, both hobby and commercial beekeepers have sustained significant hive losses in Powell County due to mite infestation. The University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service recommends an integrated pest management strategy for the control of the varroa mite. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an effective and environmentally sensitive approach to pest management that relies on a combination of c
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