Powell County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024
| 1018 - Beekeeping | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1018.11) | 30 |
Number of beekeepers who used Extension resources (e.g. autoclave) in their production. |
| 1018.1) | 60 |
Number of beekeepers who increased their knowledge on establishing and maintaining hives, honey production, and marketing |
Success Stories
Partnerships Improve Pest Control for Powell/Clark County Beekeepers
Author: Jason Vaughn
Major Program: Beekeeping
The Varroa mite has spread to and become a major pest of honey bees since their introduction in the mid-1980s. They were first reported in the Bluegrass Region of the Commonwealth in 1991 and now occur throughout the state. The United States Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service estimates losses due to mite infestation exceed $1 billion a year. Research recommends an integrated pest management approach control that relies on various tools. Vaporized sprays of oxal
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