Asian giant hornets are the world’s largest hornet, measuring a whopping 1.75 inches in length (queens reach over two inches) with a wingspan of three inches!
Read MoreAmerican foulbrood and European foulbrood are perhaps two of the most commonly misunderstood diseases among beekeepers.
Read MoreRuthie Danielsen won the 2021 Beekeeper of the Year Award through the Washington State Beekeepers Association (WASBA) for her work in educating the public about the Asian Giant Hornet and acquiring the first Asian Giant Hornet nest in the U.S. for researchers.
Read MoreThe small hive beetle, while not nearly as large as a bear, is one pest that can bring total destruction to a colony within days of arrival.
Read MoreHoneybee dysentery is often confused with Nosema disease, so when beekeepers see feces on or near a hive, they automatically think the worst.
Read MoreLike many beekeepers, we’ve lost bees. Finding dead bees is never easy, and there can be many causes. Laura Tyler discusses losing bees.
Read MoreUnlike birds, bees don’t fly south for the winter, nor do they hibernate. So, what do bees do in the winter?
Read MoreWhat is colony collapse disorder (CCD) and what causes it? Maurice Hladik tackles this confounding question.
Read MoreHow much ventilation you need in a hive depends on many factors, including local climate, colony size, wind exposure, and sun exposure.
Read MoreThe honeybee cluster moves up in winter and down in summer. The combs start at the top and are added in layers, one beneath the other, as the colony expands.
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