Bees & Beneficial Insects

By Amy Hagerman and Courtney Bir. Learn about the many challenges that beekeepers face, the emergency assistance that is available to them and how to apply for ELAP.

By Courtney Bir and Camryn Lucas. Learn about various opportunities for a beekeeper to produce products in addition to honey, methods to budget and market said products and the best price point to breakeven.

Information regarding production and pricing of honey. Its goal is to assist beekeepers with honey collecting, budgeting, and marketing.

The most commonly found beneficial insects, their role in pest control and how to use these insects within Oklahoma ecosystems.

By Courtney Bir, Justin Talley and JJ Jones. Learn about equipment necessary to begin beekeeping and the options and costs of the various items.

Learn the environmental role that bees play as well as the cause of their population decline and how to identify the species.

The life cycle of nematodes, how they affect plants and management practices of a variety of nematodes.

A guide to composting with worms, their benefits, and maintenance.