Tualatin Valley Beekeepers Association

Diseases and Pests

Mite monitoring and management

Click here for a mite monitoring kit

Mite Monitoring: Alcohol Wash Method

Mite Monitoring: Sugar Shake Method

How to Apply Api Life Var

Oxalic Acid Vaporizer

Foulbrood

European and American Foulbrood

Local Disease Task Force

The following documents have been provided by Dr. Dewey Caron for the Beekeeper (Disease) Task Force. They are extremely valuable in providing detailed information about the three most important maladies afflicting honey bees:

PMS (Parasitic Mite Syndrome)

AFB (American Foul Brood)

EFB (European Foul Brood)

Need help in determining the presence of disease by TVBA? Use the Beekeeper Task Force Request for Assistance Form

We are an OSBA Chapter

The Tualatin Valley Beekeepers Association is a regional association of the Oregon State Beekeepers Association (OSBA). The OSBA is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to the promotion of honey bee health in Oregon and beyond.

Connect with Us

We meet the last Tuesday of the month from 6-8pm in person and on Zoom. Please see the newsletter for location information. We’d love to see you next time!