Christina Yahn sent an e-mail with the following information. Might be worth tuning in if you have the time and are free Tuesday morning.
You are invited!
What: The USDA Carl Hayden Bee Research Center is holding a Webinar on Varroa mites.
During this Webinar, Dr. Gloria DeGrandi-Hoffman will discuss Varroa mite population growth in honey bee colonies, and provide the latest information on her research in this area.
Purpose: To provide the most-up-to-date information on Varroa to help you make better decisions for controlling this mite in your colonies. There will be a question-and-answer session after the presentation, and the Webinar will be recorded and posted on our website (http://gears.tucson.ars.ag.gov).
When: Tuesday, May 13 at 9 a.m. Pacific Time.
How to connect: To prepare in advance for the conference (for all devices) access click here: https://connect16.uc.att.com/usda/Prepare/
and download the webinar connection software
To connect to the Webinar on May 13 at 9 a.m. Pacific Time:
Click here: https://connect16.uc.att.com/usda/meet/?ExEventID=87215210 and follow the instructions
To connect with your telephone:
1. Dial: 888-844-9904
2. When prompted, enter the Meeting Access Code: 7215210#
Please forward this information to everyone you know who might be interested in current information about Varroa control.
We look forward to your participation!
West Kootenay Beekeepers 