Monthly Archives: November 2015

Honeybees’ buzzing can shed light on Queen’s fertility, study finds

Posted on November 29, 2015 by Wasps destroyed

The buzzing of bees can provide beekeepers with crucial information about the fertility of the queen in the hive, according to a new study which could play a key role in helping to preserve honeybee colonies. Research led by scientists … Continue reading →

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Veterans in Beekeeping – In Honor of All Our War Veterans.

Posted on November 7, 2015 by Wasps destroyed

  Image: 1919 Pamphlet; Bee Keeping to the Disabled Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines to Aid Them in Choosing a Vocation During WW1 the Federal Government was concerned about disabled veterans finding work when they returned from the war. Because of … Continue reading →

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Waggle Dance Detectives

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Wasps destroyed

It isn’t often that we have the pleasure of meeting and hearing a real expert. I attended a talk recently by Professor Ratniek of Sussex University. It was organised by local beekeepers. They all knew a thing or two. But … Continue reading →

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