They have found that grouping colonies approximately 16 to a trailer is a convenient way to move them quickly into and out of areas where needed. Finally, the newsletter discusses poster presentations by students on bee research and lists beekeeping events in the area. This includes basic information on the beetle found in other publications , and regulations concerning bees being transported from beetle-infested areas. Across the top of the home page is an interactive banner with a number of options. When accessing the topic, Apiculturists , one sees a list of bee inspectors, researchers, extension specialists and presidents of beekeeping associations in the region.
News contains articles on use of both coumaphos and fluvalinate .
A calendar of beekeeping events includes information from short courses to major beekeeping congresses. There is also a link to information about the Pennsylvania State University's beekeeping correspondence course , which is one of the very few in the nation still in existence. A complete list of beekeeping groups is also available, including the associations of all cooperating states, as well as national groups , including the American Honey Producers Association, American Beekeeping Federation and National Honey Board . There is also a good description of one of the largest beekeeping groups in the country, the Eastern Apicultural Society , and its programs and awards, including the well-known Master Beekeeper Certification Program . This contains a huge amount of data about bee biology , equipment , colony management , hive products , pollination , and chemicals .