Author: Michelle Carter

  • Swarms!

    Swarms!

    Honey bees in swarm mode are truly a spectacle to behold. The very distinct loud buzz and the swirling cloud of this superorganism can make anyone stop in their tracks to bear witness to this phenomenon of nature. But, just what is a swarm exactly? A swarm is simply bees looking for new real estate.…

  • Claude’s Corner – May 2022

    Claude’s Corner – May 2022

    I agreed to write a monthly column for the OCBA newsletter on a subject of my own choosing relating to beekeeping.  It is my goal to use this space to relate and experience or technique that will be helpful and informative towards our collective purpose of good honey bee stewardship and responsible management.   Let’s get…