Beekeeping

Blog Posts

DriftWatch map for Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, and Putnam Counties.
Online mapping tools help connect growers, beekeepers, and pesticide applicators
Pesticides are essential for commercial growers to control weeds, insects, and disease, and are an integral part of an...
Conservation at Home sign in a flower garden
Embrace eco-friendly yards with Conservation@Home in West Central Illinois
Conservation@Home is making its way to our region, thanks to the collaborative...
Feeding bees with syrup through the hive inner cover
Prepare your bees for winter
When temperatures start getting cold in late fall, it's time to make those last-minute preparations that help your bees have the best chance of...

News Releases

cow with horns laying down in hay
Ogle County Farm Stroll set for Oct. 13
OREGON, Ill. - Have you ever wanted to see a beekeeper in action? Or pick your own apples and berries? Join us for this free, family-friendly event that will satisfy your local food cravings and curiosity!On Sunday, October 13, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the University of Illinois Extension...
Back view of a man with a smoker in his hand approaching urban beehives
Urban beekeeper's planned expansion pays off during pandemic
URBANA, Ill. – Approaching the hives along the Metra tracks on Chicago’s south side the smell of grass smoke intensifies as Oscar Villa, beekeeper, and owner of Bee-utiful Honey, waves his smoker. “Don’t worry, come closer. Young bees tend not...
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Videos

The Buzz About Bees

What's all the Buzz about Bees? Illinois Extension is here with information

Join University of Illinois Extension and Extension Educator Sreelakshmi Suresh in this info-packed Wilderness Wednesday webinar sponsored by...

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