LACBA Speaker April 7, 2025 - Mark Allen (In person)

Understanding Disease Management and Vaccinated Honey Bee Queens within the Colony

Mark Allen is the Western Account Manager for Dalan Animal Health, providing the first honey bee queen vaccine for prevention and suppression of disease within the honey bee colony.

He is also a commercial beekeeper in Northern California, supplying high quality queen bees and pollination services for over 20 years. Beehonestfarms.com

Mark earned his Bachelor’s of Science degree in Horticulture from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, and has enjoyed a career working with farms and orchards across the Western United States.

Of special interest, Mark is also a past member of LACBA and past President of the Beekeepers Association of Southern California from 2005-2009.