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NEW JERSEY BEEKEEPERS
ASSOCIATION
NEWS
VOL 18 ISSUE 5 AUG / SEP 04
Stars of the month: Mike Stanghellini and Paul Raybold showing their beards… Rutgers Update Prelimiary research conducted on the use of biopesticides (ApiLife VAR, MiteGone formic acid delivery apds, oxalic acid trickling, and Sucrocide applications) for the late fall control of varroa mites was prepared and published in the June 2004 issue of the American Bee Journal. This work will continue in fall 2004, supported in part by two grants I received for a proprietary compound
(USDA IR-4 Program, $7,500) and formic and oxalic acid (USDA NE-IPM Program, $54,875). Together, these grants will fund a significant amount of research over the next 2 years that will help establish guidelines for the use of organic acids and possibly other "soft" chemicals in the battle against varroa. Extension work continues at a steady pace. In the last 9 months, I have given over 20 presentations in 5 different states to beekeepers and crop growers on a number of topics including honey bee
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queen stocks, varroa mite control, and crop pollination. The other members of MAAREC and I will be holding a side
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meeting during the Eastern Apicultural Society convention to be held in Silver Springs, PA, 9-13 August. At this meetings we will give shape to the regional Master Beekeeper Program we are jointly developing, and we look forward to implementing this program in our region and respective states. Your interest and participation will help us shape the Program as it develops, so those of you who are interested, please keep an eye out for additional information and our future plans.
Mike Stanghellini
In Memoriam - Dr. Sridhar Polavarapu, Rutgers University Rutgers University entomologist Sridhar Polvarapu, 43, passed away as a result of pancreatic cancer on Friday, May 7, 2004. Sridhar was one of the most respected faculty emmbers in his department as well as the college, the New Jersey agricultural community, and the blueberry and cranberry industries. In addition to serving the blueberry and cranberry growers, Sridhar's work and influence was important to the beekeeping industry in New Jersey, as he was a staunch supporter for maintaining an active honey bee research component in the Rutgers network. He also participated in the NJ Honey Bee Advisory Council and helped represent NJ and Rutgers in the development and founding years of the Mid-Atlantic Apiculture Research and Extension Consortium (MAAREC). Sridhar, born in India, came to Rutgers as an extension specialist in 1994 after completing his Doctorate at the University of New Brunswick in Canada. Sridhar was a tireless researcher, always >> to p;age 4
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>>from page 2 looking for new and innovative projects for his blueberry and cranberry insect control program based at the Rutgers Marucci Blueberry/Cranberry Research Center in Chatsworth, NJ. Sridhar's contribution to growers throughout the US can be measured by the number of new insecticides and pheromones registered for blueberries and cranberries in the past few years. Sridhar was very influential in the success of the NJ blueberry and cranberry growers' committment to IPM programs and their significant reduction in the overall use of insecticides in recent years. Sridhar was the recipient of numerous grants from the Cranberry Institutem EPA, USDA and other funding organizations in support of his valuable research efforts. Sridhar will be greatly
missed by all who knew him and worked with him.
Mike Stanghellini
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www.jeanshoneyinc.com Lost friend Alexander Marcinkus ROBBINSVILLE --Alexander Marcinkus, 89, passed away at his home. Born in Wilkes Barre, PA, Mr. Marcinkus resided in the Robbinsville area for the past 50 years. He retired from U.S. Steel Corp. of Morrisville, PA after 25 years of service and was the founder of A&M Farm and Garden Center of Robbinsville. He was also a member of St. Gregory the Great Roman Catholic Church of Hamilton and a member of the New Jersey Bookkeeper's Association. Son of the late Adolph and Monica
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Marcinkus, he is survived by his wife of 67 years, Anna Hawley Marcinkus; a daughter, Lois Ann Wernet; two sons, Lawrence A. and Peggy Marcinkus, and Robert, who operates the Garden Center with Kathy Acolia; a granddaughter, Jennifer Plumeri; and a grandson, Lawrence A. Marcinkus Jr. and his wife Michelle. Contributions may be made in Mr. Marcinkus' memory to the Leukemia Society of America, New Jersey Chapter, 419 North Black Horse Pike, Mt. Ephraim, NJ 08059.
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Pictures from the Spring Meeting For the ones of us that did not get a chance to attend the Spring Meeting,held at Harvey’s Honey Farm, Monroeville, NJ on May 15, here there are a few photos that show some of what we missed! Several demonstrations took place, from queen rearing ….
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to applications of Sucrocide for the late fall control of varroa mites…
and all the way to honey processing…
NJBA News Editor wanted NJBA needs one of you to take up the job of editing , printing and mailing the newsletter. I have been doing this for almost three years, and it’s time for me to move on. I just use Microsoft Word to put it together. E-mail me if you are interested.
Alejandro Berlin
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NJBA WHO’S WHO
President Dan Kurela 908 637-6644
1st Vice President Joe Lelinho 973 228-4806
2nd Vice President
Jim Copola 973 661-9200 [email protected]
3rd Vice President
Walt Wilson, Jr. 609 758-3828 [email protected].
Secretary - Treasurer
Landi Simone 973 263-0674 [email protected]
Recording Secretary
Nancy Alexeichik 609 654-6284 [email protected]
EAS Director
Dave Peregmon 856 678-4651
Ag. Convention Delegate Bob Harvey 856 358-1010
NJBA News Editor
Alejandro Berlin 908 996-4806 431 Stamets Rd. Milford NJ 08848
Research Committee Jake Matthenius 908 454-7316
Speakers Bureau &
Film Librarian Pat Ricci 609 758-8729
Honey Queen Committee Carolyn Kurela 908 637-6644
Budget Committee
Bob Hughes 609 585-4359 [email protected]
Publicity
Cynthia Werts [email protected]
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Webmaster
Richard Bruno [email protected]
NJ APIARY INSPECTOR
Paul Raybold 609 292-5440
BRANCH PRESIDENTS
CENTRAL JERSEY David Strudler 732 323-0303
ESSEX COUNTY Joe Lelinho 973 644-9024 [email protected]
JERSEY CAPE
Karl Novsak
MORRIS COUNTY Barbara Sutton 908 876-3113
NORTHEAST JERSEY
Tom Fuscaldo 973 942-5066
NORTHWEST JERSEY Jake Matthenius 908 454-7316
SOUTH JERSEY
Shane Woodruff 609 567-8388 [email protected]
SUSSEX COUNTY
Debra Brodhecker 973 702-1223 [email protected]
Fellow Beekeepers:
If the public calls you about honey bees living within the walls of their homes please refer my phone number to them.
Robert: (908) 730-0830
Or pager: (908) 707-7894
After the beeps enter your number followed by the # sign.
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NJBA MEETING DATES
NJBA Exec Meeting, Oct 8, 2004 Ag Building, Trenton, NJ. 7 PM NJBA Fall Meeting October 16, 2004, 9:30 AM. Pequest Fish Hatchery & Natural Resource Education Center, Oxford, NJ.
CENTRAL JERSEY Aug. 20, Summer Meeting. Ocean Co Ag. Bldg. Toms River November 12, Monmouth Co. Ag. Bldg. Freehold December 4, Holiday Party, at Captain’s Inn, Forked River
MORRIS COUNTY
September 18. Fall Hive Inspection. October 22, 7PM, Mini Mac Diner, Chester. Sunday, December 5. Annual Holiday Party
NORTH WEST Aug 2-7, Warren County Fair. Set up on Aug. 1.
SUSSEX COUNTY September 12, Annual picnic with SE NY hosted by the Brodhecker’s. November 13, Holiday dinner. Will be held at Mountain Brook.
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Jake Matthenius inspecting a commercial beekeeper ‘s hive for cranberries´pollination discovers a new style of foundation.