Delaware Beekeepers                           Association

Possible mite load reduction with Sunflower Pollen 

A paper that was just published in the journal of economic entomology suggesting that sunflower pollen may  help reduce Varroa mite loads in honeybees.  Link: Sunflower pollen possible reduction in Varroa mite loads


Robert Mitchell Service Award

The Robert Mitchell Lifetime Service Award recognizes DBA members that have
provided significant assistance to beekeepers and the community.


Paul Dill presented the 2021 Award by DBA President Carla Lewis

Pete Bell presented the 2021 Award by DBA President Carla Lewis


Ken Outten presented the 2020 Award by DBA President Kathleen Hossler


Roseann Harkin presented the 2019 Award by DBA President Ray Banks