Swarm Removal Services
Wisconsin Honey Producers Association Member Services, search "swarm removal"
Bee Removal Source - Wisconsin
Wasp and Bee Removal - Bee Lab - University of Minnesota
Bee Identification
Wisconsin Bee Identification Guide, Wisconsin
Horticulture
Bee
Identification – Wisconsin Pollinators, UW-Madison
Bumble
Bees of Wisconsin, UW-Madison
Bumble Bee Brigade, WI DNR
Bee identification, University of Minnesota Bee Lab
DATCP
BeeCheckTM (DriftWatchTM)
Enables beekeepers and pesticide applicators to work together to protect apiaries through use of the BeeCheck and DriftWatch mapping programs.
Using AmiFlex® for Varroa Mites on Honey Bees
A DATCP fact sheet for Wisconsin beekeepers who plan to apply (or hire an applicator to apply) AmiFlex®, a Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP) for use on honey bees.
Pesticide Misuse Complaints
If you suspect problems due to pesticide misuse, contact us at the address listed on this webpage and provide the requested information.
Selling Honey in Wisconsin
Provides information and links to other DATCP programs relating to food safety, grading, and labeling laws.
Electronic Newsletters
Click links below to read past issues and subscribe for information about honey bees, plants, beneficial insects, and plant pests and diseases.
Apiary Program Updates
Field Notes
What's Growing On?
Honey Bee Health
EPA Integrated Pest Management (IPM) webinars
Free, on-demand webinars hosted by experts who relay educational and practical strategies for establishing and improving IPM programs.
Protecting Honey Bees: Integrated Pest Management for Varroa Mites
This webinar from the U.S. EPA talks about the biology of Varroa mites, how to create an integrated pest management plan (IPM), monitoring and management options.
Honey Bee Health Coalition
The Honey Bee Health Coalition brings together beekeepers, growers, researchers, government agencies, businesses and conservation groups to improve honey bee health. Their website has resources on Varroa Management, Hive Health Best Management Practices and more.
National Honey Bee Survey (NHBS)
NHBS is a comprehensive examination of colony health throughout apiaries in the United States. NHBS partners include the University of Maryland, the USDA - Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), and the Apiary Inspectors of America (AIA). NHBS data on honey bee health is available to the public.
Honey Bee Veterinary Consortium
Since 2017, antibiotics for honey bees require a Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) Order or a prescription from a veterinarian. Find a Veterinarian here.
Honey Bee Diagnostic Labs Directory - Apiary Inspectors of America (AIA)
The AIA organization provides a list of honey bee diagnostic labs in the U.S. and Canada.
University of Minnesota Bee Lab
Provides beekeeping courses, a how-to video series, research database, overwintering tips, and more.
Michigan Pollinator Initiative
Provides honey bee pest diagnostics, pollinator protection information, a free, online beekeeping course, and links to honey bee social media sites, podcasts, and more.
PennState Extension - Beekeeping content
Provides articles, guides, and on online course, and more.
University of Florida - Honey Bee Research and Extension Lab
Provides online courses for beekeepers, scientific research, an engaging and informative podcast (Two Bees in a Podcast), and more.
Organizations
Wisconsin Honey Producers Association
Organized in 1864 by Wisconsin beekeepers. The association links commercial and hobbyist honey producers; promotes the use of honey and hive products and supports scientific research related to beekeeping and honey production.
National Honey Board
The Board conducts research, advertising, and promotions to help maintain and expand domestic and foreign markets for honey.
American Honey Producers Association
Dedicated to promoting the common interests and general welfare of the American honey producer. Newsletter, convention, producer information.
American Beekeeping Federation
A national association that acts on behalf of the beekeeping industry. Newsletter, convention, American Honey Queen program.
Apiary Inspectors of America (AIA)
Nonprofit Organization whose mission is to promote sustainable beekeeping in North America through the detection and mitigation of honey bee pests, parasites, and pathogens. Members include state apiarists or apiary inspectors and collaborators from regulatory, academic and research-based institution s. The AIA website (apiaryinspectors.org) provides a directory of regulatory apiary inspection services in the U.S. and Canada, a list of honey bee diagnostic labs, and more.
American Association of Professional Apiarists (AAPA)
Organization consisting of professors, students and apiarists working with honey bees, focused on 1) promoting communication between industry, academia, and the beekeeping community; 2) researching honey bee topics applicable to the beekeeping industry; and 3) rapidly sharing new techniques and research. Organizes the annual American Bee Research Conference.
Mid-Atlantic Apiculture Research and Extension Consortium (MAAREC)
MAAREC is focused on addressing pest management issues beekeepers face in the Mid-Atlantic Region, but their information may be beneficial to all beekeepers.
Wisconsin Monarch Collaborative
The Wisconsin Monarch Collaborative (WMC) was formed in 2017 to bring together researchers, land managers, nonprofits, and interested citizens to promote monarch and habitat conservation in Wisconsin. Their goal is to increase the number of milkweed stems in Wisconsin by 119 million by 2038.
The Xerces Society
e Pollinator Conservation Resources for the Great Lakes Region.
Pollinator Partnership
The largest nonprofit organization dedicated exclusively to the protection of pollinators and ecosystems. Their Midwest Region Pollinator Planting Card is applicable to Wisconsin.