Health and Immunity
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. Honey bees are constantly exposed to contact with many types of pathogens. […]
Splits and Emergency Queen Cells
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. Queens Development All fertilized eggs have the potential to become a queen […]
Layens Artificial Swarming: Spring Splits
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. Winter has hopefully ended for most of us and sadly our spring […]
Understanding Your Local Swarming Process
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 Below is a summary of the recent research on swarming and […]
Winter Bees and Their Environment
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 bee physiology follows an annual cycle, with winter bees living […]
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 […]
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, […]
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” […]
Genetic Diversity Matters
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. History The honeybee originated in the Old World, where it diverged into […]