Powell County CES Program Indicators and Success Stories - Jul 1, 2023

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

1018 - Beekeeping

1018.11)

Number of beekeepers who used Extension resources (e.g. autoclave) in their production.

1018.1)

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