Honeybee dysentery is often confused with Nosema disease, so when beekeepers see feces on or near a hive, they automatically think the worst.
Read MoreWhen I have a colony overwinter — and they have no spring/summer issues such as a queen dying or an unexpected swarm — I generally get around 75-100 pounds of honey per hive in Colorado.
Read MoreWhere does the best honey in the world come from? And how is it determined “best?”
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 MoreAdd to Favorites By Leah Grunzke – Solitary bees face some of the same threats to their population as honey bees do. Loss of habitat is perhaps the single biggest …
Read MoreIf you own farm animals, it is a given you will call on a veterinarian at some point. But what about your honeybees? Do they need a veterinarian?
Read MoreWe all know that female honey bees are divided into two castes: workers and queens. Although they both arise from normal fertilized eggs, the larvae that hatch from those eggs are nurtured differently.
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