Collaborate Disseminate
It is believed that parasitic varroa mites may be one of the main causes of colony collapse disorder, which is decimating honeybee colonies around the world. There may be hope, however, as a new chemical has been found to eradicate the mites without ha… Continue reading New chemical could help protect honeybee colonies from parasitic mites
In the summer of 2012, honeybees swarmed the Pittsburgh airport, probably because the conditions are favorable there. Like many airports, the tarmac is surrounded by wild, wide-open fields that exist …read more Continue reading Airports Are Now AirBNBs for Honeybees
With colony collapse disorder continuing to decimate honeybee populations worldwide, it’s more important than ever for beekeepers to monitor hive conditions. The Irish-designed ApisProtect system is made to automate the process, potentially catching pr… Continue reading ApisProtect tech offers real-time monitoring of beehive wellbeing
Although the causes of colony collapse disorder still aren’t entirely understood, pesticides known as pyrethroids appear to be one of the main culprits. Thanks to a new technique, it should now be easier than ever to detect these chemicals in the honey… Continue reading New method quickly detects bee-killing pesticides in honey
Although the causes of colony collapse disorder still aren’t entirely understood, pesticides known as pyrethroids appear to be one of the main culprits. Thanks to a new technique, it should now be easier than ever to detect these chemicals in the honey… Continue reading New method quickly detects bee-killing pesticides in honey
As factors such as habitat loss decrease the number and variety of flowering plants in the environment, beekeepers are increasingly starting to augment their insects’ diet with artificial feeds. It now turns out that microalgae may be a particularly go… Continue reading Algae-based feed could help save struggling bee colonies
An ingredient in the popular herbicide, Roundup, may be related to colony collapse disorder, say scientists. Continue reading Popular Weed Killer May Be Responsible for Global Bee Deaths
Bioni Samp translates bee behaviors and sounds into electronic music to help raise awareness of the ecological issues threatening them. Continue reading The Beekeeper Who Makes Synth Music With His Bee Colonies
44 percent of all US bee colonies died last year. Yikes. Continue reading Bee Populations Seem To Be Bouncing Back In Canada, But Not in the US
Ned Yost is a bee’s BFF. Continue reading Major League Baseball Manager Saves Swarm from ‘Bee Genocide’