August 18th – Learn about a new and upcoming treatment for the Varroa Destructor from Eric Walgren

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Eric Walgren is the Regional Sales and Marketing lead for Bee Health. He is a

beekeeper with experience managing hundreds of hives in multiple states while

providing education engagement to large groups about beekeeping. He was introduced to

Greenlight Bio years before he worked with them while managing the hives

they host on their corporate campus and providing education to their

employees through live beekeeping demonstrations. Eric also had a

career in Sales & Marketing and has helped various large national brands

launch new to market products, engage new customers and inspire passion

towards the company’s mission.

Eric will be talking about a new potential treatment for Varroa called Norroa™.

Norroa™ as of 7/15/25 is pending EPA approval and is currently under review at the EPA and is not yet for sale. Title: Norroa™ a next generation varroa mite treatment that targets varroa mite reproduction. Norroa™ is suspended in a sugar syrup pouch applied to the hive and gets incorporated into the brood food that will feed developing larvae. When the foundress mite hides under the larvae before being capped, she gets exposed to the active ingredient in Norroa™ called Vadescana which she can uniquely uptake through contact. Norroa acts on a protein in the varroa mite that ultimately halts reproductions. This interruption in varroa mite reproduction results in up to 18 weeks of below threshold control with one application, no harm to queens, bees or brood and no working temperature restrictions. It’s very easy to apply and pouches only remain in hive for a short time. It also exponentially increases overwintering survival. Think of it as a prophylactic that prevents problems before they get out of hand. It’s a whole different way to look at varroa control.

This event will be held at North Georgia Technical College 1500 HWY197, Clarkesville, GA 30523. This course is FREE to all NEGAMBA members. Annual club dues are only $20/yr for a family membership. We’ll get together at 6:00pm for dinner in the Ramsey Hunter dining hall ($10.00). Class begins at 6:30pm.

Not a member yet??? No problem, just show up to our meeting (your first meeting is free) and we will get you signed up!