Blue Sky Bee, 6757 Harrington Ave, Arbuckle, CA 95912, US

Lohman Apiaries Inc, located in Arbuckle, CA, has been a trusted name in the beekeeping industry for over 35 years. Although they have retired from selling queens and breeding stock, their mission now is to share their extensive knowledge on queen rearing and the use of disease-resistant bees, supporting other beekeepers in their work. Their focus lies on the state-of-the-art line of bees known as VSH (Varroa Sensitive Hygiene), which naturally controls mites and diseases by selectively breeding honeybees with the behavioral trait of detecting and removing varroa mite infested brood, reducing the need for miticide treatments. With a strong emphasis on sustainable solutions, Lohman Apiaries Inc highlights the impressive work of USDA scientists who developed the VSH line of bees, showcasing the successful collaboration between science and nature. Their website offers valuable resources, including a virtual tour, information on queen bee genetics, and a comprehensive bibliography on VSH. As a local authority in the beekeeping community, Lohman Apiaries Inc continues to contribute to the industry by providing information and support to beekeepers seeking to maintain healthy and thriving honeybee populations.Generated from the website