October 2023 Meeting

The Southern Arizona Beekeepers Association will be holding its next monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 10th at 7:00 PM via Zoom and in person.

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American Legion Hall, 330 W. Franklin Street, Tucson. There is plenty of free parking available at the Legion Hall and on the street.

 

 Everybody is welcome to join!   You do not have to be a member to attend.

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Main Program: “Debunking Common Myths about Beekeeping” 

The internet is an increasingly popular way to learn about beekeeping, ask questions, and share one’s experiences. Reading about beekeeping on Facebook and other internet sites, as well as watching youtube videos can be entertaining, but all too often the information there is downright wrong. Errors, myths, and even lies have proliferated in recent years as more and more beekeepers have given in to the temptation to turn to the internet to share their “wisdom,” which is often based on little real experience. At this month’s meeting, Will and Monica will debunk some common myths about beekeeping, such as 

• Beekeepers are bad for bees

• Using metallic spoons in honey is dangerous

• Feeding sugar syrup to colonies causes honey to crystalize

• There is always only one queen per hive

• A beekeeper can always keep hives from swarming

Please join us and bring your own question or myths to share.

 

Other items on the agenda

• State of the hive

What is going on in the beeyard this month

• Raffle of beekeeping tools for those attending in person

 

Join the Meeting in Person

Where: American Legion Hall, 330 W. Franklin Street, Tucson. There is plenty of free parking available at the Legion Hall and on the street.

 

Join via Zoom 

     Time: October 10, 2023 at 07:00 PM Arizona

 

     Join Zoom Meeting

     https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81226910482?pwd=twqlGJhVOyGKdXO7scWynW2iqwQ9JD.1

 

     Meeting ID: 812 2691 0482

     Passcode: 110649

 

     Dial in: (346) 248-7799 US