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Stressed bees ‘behind decline’
STRESSED young bees that are forced to grow up too fast could largely account for disastrous declines in populations of the insects around the world, research suggests. Bees usually begin foraging at two to three weeks old but when older … Continue reading
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Uber-tidy bees defend their hives from disease
For some, cleanliness is next to godliness. For honeybees, which are suffering a major decline, it’s a way of saving the hive from disaster. A naturally-occurring cleaning behaviour protects colonies from harmful parasitic mites, and breeding bees to be more hygienic … Continue reading
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Planetbee Cider – helping counter declining bee population
Following the success of Planetbee’s South African Chenin Blanc in Mitchell & Butler, Morgenrot and Blue Fruits have announced the arrival of Planetbee Cider in Oddbins. This new craft cider, available in 33cl bottles, is created by one of the … Continue reading
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Plant Virus Jumps to Honey Bees in Possible Link to Collapse
A virus that typically infects plants was found in honey bees and could help explain their decline, researchers in the U.S. and China wrote in a study in the American Society of Microbiology’s online journal mBio. Routine screening of bees … Continue reading
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Resistance – a shorter term problem
New research shows that varroa mites resistant to pyrethroids (like Apistan) need not be a long-term problem. After a suitable time gap, pyrethroid treatments can be re-introduced and be very effective again as part of an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) regime. … Continue reading
Garfield County beekeepers abuzz about Calif. almond crop
In the darkness before dawn, a forklift piles multicolored boxes atop a flatbed trailer hitched to a semi-truck. Staged on the accommodating flat ground of a gravel pit near Rulison, hundreds of the painted wooden boxes await shipment. The boxes … Continue reading
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Britain finds new tool in the fight against bee parasite
BBSRC-funded scientists at Rothamsted Research have made a discovery which could help in the fight against the parasitic Varroa mite, which is devastating to bee colonies. They have developed a test for the detection and management of resistance to an … Continue reading
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Guy Covered in 500,000 Bees
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Mexican bees at risk
Bees in Mexico have become susceptible to parasite – the Varroa acari – which is leading to a reduction in bee populations in the country. Varroa acari are very small ticks. Most adult mites have four pairs of legs and the mouth … Continue reading
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Beekeepers to display their hobby and goods at “Bee-Zar”
You don’t need money, honey, to enjoy this event. The Northern Colorado Beekeepers Association will exhibit their crafters, vendors and ever-so-sweet honey concoctions at a natural and hand-crafted goods “Bee-zar” from 5-9 p.m. on Friday. The event is free to … Continue reading
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Honeybees suffer massive losses
When local beekeeper Bob Bradbury surveyed his beehives last March in preparation for spring, he found a big surprise. About 80 percent of his hives were empty. Though dismayed, he was not completely shocked because bees have been dying in … Continue reading
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Zanesville police officers share beekeeping hobby
Zanesville police officers share beekeeping hobby ZANESVILLE — Beekeeping had always interested Tony Coury, but it wasn’t until 2010 that he decided to go a step further and make it a serious endeavor. He was slated to have ankle replacement surgery … Continue reading
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