York_County_Beekeepers

York County Beekeepers' Association

"Beekeeping that is environmentally correct, economically viable and socially just."

"If the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe, then man would only have four years of life left.
No more bees, no more pollination, no more plants, no more man."...... Often erroneously attributed to Albert Einstein

"Bee Law"

Honeybee facts and trivia

Apiary Registration Form

Pests and Diseases that affect Honeybees

Honey Bee Pests ~ Click here for fact sheet

Small Hive Beetles ~ This is one of the newest pests to hives in the US. This beetle has the potential to be devastating to honeybees. Click here for fact sheet.

Adult Small Hive Beetle Small Hive Beetle in cell Small Hive Beetle Larva

Varroa Mites ~ This mite attacks developing brood as well as adult bees. Click here for fact sheet.

Varroa Mites on bee pupa Varroa mite on adult bee

Wax Moths ~

Honey Bee Diseases ~ Click here for fact sheet

American Foul Brood ~

Chalk Brood ~

Sacbrood ~

Nosema ~