Featuring: Cory Stevens; a leading expert on Varroa Sensitive Hygiene (VSH) queens and selection methods & Octavio Vasquez; Co-Owner of Kutik’s Nucs and Queens

SEPTEMBER 13TH 2025 | 9AM TO 3PM

KUTIK’S EVERYTHING BEES
3442 ROUTE 12
OXFORD, NY 13830

INCLUDES: CHICKEN BBQ LUNCH
WORKSHOP WILL FEATURE AN OVERVIEW OF THE UBEEO, HARBO AND FREEZE-KILL METHODS OF SELECTING FOR VARROA MITE RESISTANCE WITH DISCUSSION OF OTHER SELECTION CRITERIA USED FOR PRODUCING QUALITY QUEENS. THERE WILL BE A HANDS-ON DEMONSTRATION OF EACH METHOD, ALLOWING QUEEN BREEDERS TO GAIN PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE OF THESE METHODS.