Epigenetics: Honey Bee’s Gene Response
DISCLAIMER: The blog below is generally created from the research listed in the “Referenced Material” section. This is not my research. All credit is given to these studies and researchers who are helping beekeepers better understand how we can improve our management practices. Epigenetics In biology, epigenetics is the study of heritable traits, or a […]
How to Safely Make Frame Shoulders
So, you’re a DIYer, Maker, Woodworker, or just someone with a few tools in your garage or basement and you want to create those smooth shoulder cuts on the frame side rails that you see with purchased frames. How do I make those cuts and try to protect my fingers? How do I make the […]
Why Do Winter Bees Live Longer?
DISCLAIMER: The blog below is generally created from the research listed in the “Referenced Material” section. This is not my research. All credit is given to these studies and researchers who are helping beekeepers better understand how we can improve our management practices. Introduction Winter can be a challenging time for beekeepers. As temperatures plummet, […]
Robbing Stress
DISCLAIMER: The blog below is generally created from the research listed in the “Referenced Material” section. This is not my research. All credit is given to these studies and researchers who are helping beekeepers better understand how we can improve our management practices. Introduction Honey bees forage for kilometers across the landscape, and they have […]
Harbo Assay, Varroa Sensitive Hygiene Testing
DISCLAIMER: The blog below is generally created from the research listed in the “Referenced Material” section. This is not my research. All credit is given to these studies and researchers who are helping beekeepers better understand how we can improve our management practices. From Wild Hives More than likely you could simply Google “Harbo Assay” […]
Mold, should I be concerned?
DISCLAIMER: The blog below is generally created from the research listed in the “Referenced Material” section. This is not my research. All credit is given to these studies and researchers who are helping beekeepers better understand how we can improve our management practices. It is early spring, and your beehive seems too quiet. You pop […]
2025 UPDATE Spreading Varroa Resistant Traits
DISCLAIMER: The blog below is generally created from the research listed in the “Referenced Material” section. This is not my research. All credit is given to these studies and researchers who are helping beekeepers better understand how we can improve our management practices. 2025 Update Dr Melissa Oddie has done some outstanding recent research worthy […]
Mono-Culture Landscapes, Sunflowers, and Honeybee Health
DISCLAIMER: The blog below is generally created from the research listed in the “Referenced Material” section. This is not my research. All credit is given to these studies and researchers who are helping beekeepers better understand how we can improve our management practices. Introduction Landscapes can affect parasite cause and distribution in wild and agricultural […]
Superfood for Honeybees
DISCLAIMER: The blog below is generally created from the research listed in the “Referenced Material” section. This is not my research. All credit is given to these studies and researchers who are helping beekeepers better understand how we can improve our management practices. Introduction A variety of insects can produce honey — bumblebees, stingless bees, […]
Natural Defense Against Varroa
DISCLAIMER: The blog below is generally created from the research listed in the “Referenced Material” section. This is not my research. All credit is given to these studies and researchers who are helping beekeepers better understand how we can improve our management practices. Introduction After Varroa jumped the species barrier around the 1950s, from its native host Apis […]