Winning the Battle Against Small Hive Beetles
Mon, May 18
|Simpson Events Center
Small Hive Beetles can wreak havoc on your colonies — but they don’t have to. Join us May 18th to learn practical, effective strategies to protect your hives.
Time & Location
May 18, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Simpson Events Center, 307 Cultivation Cir, Monroe, NC 28112, USA
Guests
About the event
Small Hive Beetles (SHB) are one of the most frustrating pests facing beekeepers today. Left unchecked, they can slime comb, destroy brood, and cause colonies to abscond. The good news? With the right knowledge and management plan, they can be controlled.
Join us on May 18th as Jennifer Keller shares proven strategies for identifying, preventing, and managing Small Hive Beetle infestations.
This presentation will cover:
How to recognize early signs of SHB activity
The beetle lifecycle and why timing matters
Cultural and mechanical control methods