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The Simplicity of Selection and Breeding of Honeybees in the Treatment-Free apiary with Terry Combs

Terry Combs is a 100% chemically-free beekeeper when it comes to varroa control in his apiaries. He has been keeping bees for 55 years. He has the distinguished honor of holding a Boy Scout Beekeeping Badge as a youth, which entails many rigorous requirements prior to even receiving bees to keep. Though the badge is no longer part of the BSA program Terry continues his desire to this day regardless. Prior to the 1996-97 season, Terry was running the chemical treadmill. Starting with a 83% loss in the Spring of 1997, Terry managed through the process to achieve 0% loss in the Spring of 2018. Achieving and average of 3% colony loss during this time his experience has proven effective in developing a practical hands-on approach to beekeeping in the treatment-free apiary. During this presentation you will learn several steps to help you achieve practical goals in your own beekeeping efforts: 1. Setting goals and record keeping 2. Selection of breeder colonies for queen propagation 3. Broad colony trait identification for breeding 4. Drone mother colonies through local cooperative efforts 5. Ending the Chemical Treadmill Author’s articles in American Bee Journal: Treatment Free Beekeeping: A Practical Hands-On Approach – Part 1 https://www.bluetoad.com/publication/... Treatment Free Beekeeping: A Practical Hands-On Approach – Part 2 https://www.bluetoad.com/publication/... Treatment Free Beekeeping: A Practical Hands-On Approach – Part 3 https://www.bluetoad.com/publication/... About Terry Combs: A childhood interest in insects and spiders led me to the Boy Scout beekeeping merit badge in 1966. After spending an entire season with my mentor, he gifted me with my first hive in the fall of 1966. I spent 42 years as a solitary beekeeper before joining several beekeeping organizations and serving as president, vice-president, and webmaster. My main interests are varietal honey production and keeping my own stock of bees in a chemical-free and natural manner. I have won numerous honey competitions including a 1st place for light honey at the Illinois State competition in 2012. At a local college I teach 4 beekeeping classes on different subjects and 2 insect classes: one for adults and one for younger people. I gladly give presentations for youth and the public on bees, beekeeping, spiders, and insects. In 2020 I furthered my beekeeping education by becoming a University of Montana Master Beekeeper. I live in Keyesport, IL with my wife Debbie, our 2 cats, a 55 gal. tank of guppies and about 3 dozen beehives. Amazon Author Page: amazon.com/author/terrycombs Outskirts Press Author Page: http://outskirtspress.com/theboyscout...