Honey Bees Can Distinguish Between Odd and Even Numbers
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
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 →
Social Patterns That Resist Varroa Mite Seen in Honey Bees for First Time
An interesting article from Entomology today on “social apoptosis”
Continue reading →Using Nucs in beekeeping operations
A fascinating publication by Jamie Ellis on Nucs and how they can help you in your beekeeping. You can find his publication here.
Continue reading →Art for bees: ‘mad-looking’ installation suits pollinators’ tastes
An interesting article in the Guardian
Continue reading →Can Honey Bees Survive Varroa Mites? The Challenges, the Tactics, the Future
An interesting article on Entomology Today
Continue reading →Radar tracking uncovers mystery of where honeybee drones have sex
An interesting article on Phys.org – Radar tracking uncovers mystery of where honeybee drones have sex
Continue reading →Honey bee behaviours within the hive: Insights from long-term video analysis
A fascinating research article with amazing videos
Continue reading →Honey detective work raises fears for bees
An interesting article on the BBC News – DNA detective work on honey has given a rare insight into the foraging habits of honeybees.
Continue reading →Even Moderate Drought Conditions are Bad for Bees
A very interesting article from Entomology Today, well worth a read!
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