Yes, Hive Insulation Is Good Year-Round – A Deeper Dive
Much of the information below is taken from the work of Derek Mitchell’s research whose works are linked below as “Referenced Materials” along with other research articles included in this summary of the research. All credit is given to these researchers helping all beekeepers better understand how we can improve our management practices. Introduction The […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]