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Honey Bees Can Distinguish Between Odd and Even Numbers

West Suffolk Beekeepers’ Association Posted on May 11, 2022 by Lewis TurnerMay 11, 2022

Apparently Honey Bees can distinguish Between odd and even numbers – have a read!

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Nowton Park Apiary – Beginners’ session starts with impromptu swarm collection lesson

West Suffolk Beekeepers’ Association Posted on May 3, 2022 by James Dolby-GloverMay 3, 2022

This year’s class were treated to their first experience of swarm collection on Sunday, as a small swarm dropped in while the members were arriving at the association apiary. Fortunately our Education Secretary and course leader, Jane, is supremely well versed in the bee keeping arts and was on hand to re-house the errant ladies in … Continue reading →

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Social Patterns That Resist Varroa Mite Seen in Honey Bees for First Time

West Suffolk Beekeepers’ Association Posted on February 27, 2022 by Lewis TurnerFebruary 27, 2022

An interesting article from Entomology today on “social apoptosis”

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Using Nucs in beekeeping operations

West Suffolk Beekeepers’ Association Posted on November 11, 2021 by Lewis TurnerNovember 11, 2021

A fascinating publication by Jamie Ellis on Nucs and how they can help you in your beekeeping. You can find his publication here.

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Art for bees: ‘mad-looking’ installation suits pollinators’ tastes

West Suffolk Beekeepers’ Association Posted on November 4, 2021 by Lewis TurnerNovember 4, 2021

An interesting article in the Guardian

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Can Honey Bees Survive Varroa Mites? The Challenges, the Tactics, the Future

West Suffolk Beekeepers’ Association Posted on October 15, 2021 by Lewis TurnerOctober 15, 2021

An interesting article on Entomology Today

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Radar tracking uncovers mystery of where honeybee drones have sex

West Suffolk Beekeepers’ Association Posted on May 21, 2021 by Lewis TurnerMay 21, 2021

An interesting article on Phys.org – Radar tracking uncovers mystery of where honeybee drones have sex

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Honey bee behaviours within the hive: Insights from long-term video analysis

West Suffolk Beekeepers’ Association avatarPosted on March 18, 2021 by Lewis TurnerMarch 18, 2021

A fascinating research article with amazing videos

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Honey detective work raises fears for bees

West Suffolk Beekeepers’ Association Posted on January 19, 2021 by Lewis TurnerJanuary 19, 2021

An interesting article on the BBC News – DNA detective work on honey has given a rare insight into the foraging habits of honeybees.

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Even Moderate Drought Conditions are Bad for Bees

West Suffolk Beekeepers’ Association Posted on November 10, 2020 by Lewis TurnerNovember 10, 2020

A very interesting article from Entomology Today, well worth a read!

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