Hello SDC members, We will be having our third SDC Beekeepers meeting of the 2026 season tonight Thursday June 4, starting at 6:30 PM. Our meetings are held at St John’s Methodist Church located at 1200 Old Pecos Trail…..in the Choir Room.

On our agenda: Varroa Mites - Testing and Why it is Important Varroa Mite - Treatment (Including some updates) Chronic Bee Paralysis virus occurrences in our area As well as any issues members want to discuss or questions you may have.

In addition to the meeting at the church, this month we will be demonstrating one of the popular methods for testing for mites ahead of the meeting. Dean and Cindy Fry have graciously offered one of their hives for the demo. We will meet from 6:00 - 6:30 a their home at 1461 Encina Rd, which is only a few blocks from the church. While the best way to attend is in-person, we will also set up a Zoom meeting with the following link: 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84567541599?pwd=MlUsS4aA20bFSjFbIZuQB1fRlCxeQn.1 As always, there will be free smoker fuel available to all attendees. Hope to see you all there! Steve B and Steve W and Kate W