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5 Ps and a W

  • 14 Apr 2026 8:01 AM
    Reply # 13620510 on 13620271
    Brad York (Administrator)

    Make that 6 ps.  If you think about it, this list may be in order of precedence as well, or not.  

    1. Parasites: The Varroa Destructor Mite and Tracheal Mite.  The Varros Destructor Mite is clearly number 1.

    2. Pesticides: IMHO Pesticides are right up there.  Herbicides and fungicides are not helpful either.

    3. Pathogens: This includes viruses, bacteria, and fungi. Nosema, AFB, EFB, Deformed Wing Virus, Sac Brood, Chalk Brood, and others.

    4. Pests: Wax moths, Small Hive Beetle, Yellow Jackets, Hornets, Wasps, Bears, ants, mice, racoons, and humans.  Humans may well lead this list.

    5. Poor Diet: A beautiful green grass lawn is a desert to the honey bee, There is simply not enough flowering trees and shrubs in our landscape.

    6. Poor Weather: Think about 100 plus inches of rain in Tillamook.  A wet bee is a dead bee.  Keep your bees dry.  Think about insulation in the cold months of the year. Ventialation is highly important too.

    Last modified: 14 Apr 2026 9:08 AM | Brad York (Administrator)
  • 13 Apr 2026 8:48 PM
    Reply # 13620382 on 13620271

    You could have made it the 6 P's if you called it "Poor" weather.

  • 13 Apr 2026 3:05 PM
    Message # 13620271
    Brad York (Administrator)

    I mentioned these on Saturday, but I want everyone to remember what are bees are up against 

    1. Parasites:

          Varroa Destructor & Tracheal Mites

    2. Pesticides: 

           Including fungicides, herbicides, and neonicotinoids.

    3. Pathogens:

          Viruses, bacteria, and disease introduced by the parasites and pests.

    4. Pests:

          Wax moths, Small Hive Beetle, Yellow Jackets, Hornets, & Wasps

          Bears, ants, mice, racoons, and humans

    5. Poor Diet:

          Loss of forage in our towns, yards, and open spaces.

    6. Weather:



    Last modified: 13 Apr 2026 3:06 PM | Brad York (Administrator)
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