AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY The decline of honey bees has been a major concern globally for the past decade. One of the factors that could be contributing to the decline is the use of insecticides -- specifically neonicotinoids -- that persist in rivers and streams. Researchers now report in the ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology Letters that although sunlight plays an …
(Courtesy of the National Honey Board Honey Feast Recipe Newsletter) There are so many great things about the month of July; it’s designated Grilling Month, National Baked Beans Month, National Ice Cream Month, and let’s not forget about Independence Day! There will be backyard cookouts, neighborhood block parties, fireworks, and we will gather with family and friends to celebrate the adoption of the …
CELL PRESS Varroa mites on honey bee larvae. Credit: Tatsuhiko Kadowaki and colleagues. An infestation of speck-sized Varroa destructor mites can wipe out an entire colony of honey bees in 2-3 years if left untreated. Pesticides help beekeepers rid their hives of these parasitic arthropods, which feed on the blood-like liquid inside of their hosts and lay their eggs on larvae, but …
From 30th June to 7th August the TECA Beekeeping Exchange Group will host a moderated discussion on bee diseases and the use of veterinary medicines in beekeeping around the world. The discussion is held in collaboration with the Regional Institute for Animal Diseases of Latium and Tuscany (IZSLT - Italy) and APIMONDIA. Beekeepers are invited to participate in the survey …