Beekeeper Advocates for Health Benefits of Honey
Viktor Plyushchev, owner of Smart Bee Pollinations, and his daughter Albeena open one of their beehives on their farm in La Center….
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Blueberry Pollination in Florida
Florida blueberry growers part of national survey on pollinator use It’s National Blueberry Month, a time to savor the fruit’s flavor, reap its health…
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Varroa Resistant Honey Bees Imported to Australia
Dutch honey bees resistant to varroa mite imported to Australia to help guard against the pest Hunched over a bench in a…
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Why Do Honey Bees make Honey?
By Sam Wong Honey bees make honey to store up as food to last them through the winter months. During the coldest time of year,…
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Honey Sommelier
Yes, ‘honey sommelier’ is now a delicious new job Jessica Locarnini is one of a small but growing number of honey sommeliers around…
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Bees are Big Business
Honeybees pollinate crops, increase yields and give rise to a lucrative honey industry. Jennifer Kiel She calls herself a “honey girl,” having a…
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High Losses Continue
US beekeepers continue to report high colony loss rates, no clear progression toward improvement Annual Bee Informed Partnership survey results show the continuing cycle…
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Apiary competition in Russia for 13 yr Old.
13 year old bee keeper from Hiawatha First Nation heading to Russia for apiary competition Annette Francis Olivia Wilson loves bees – despite not…
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4 Ways You Can Promote Pollinators
4 ways you can promote pollinators In honor of National Pollinator Week, June 21-27, here’s how IGCs can market and educate customers about…
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CATCH THE BUZZ- Honey Bee losses, it’s not Just the US
Excess pesticide use threatens Turkey’s bee population, experts say BY DAILY SABAH ISTANBUL TURKEY A beekeeper shows a honeycomb covered in honeybees, in Giresun, Turkey,…
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Aldicarb Banned in Florida
Substance, banned in more than 100 countries Federal Appeals Court rejects Trump administration’s last-minute approval of toxic pesticide The federal Court of Appeals in…
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CATCH THE BUZZ – Greenhouse Pollination with Flies
‘Worker flies’ all the buzz in Japan Agricultural Greenhouse Pollination amid honeybee shortage A Bee Fly, or a common green bottle fly, is seen…
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Lack of Honey Bee Pollination
Lack of honeybees impacting fruit production at Okanagan orchards “Some growers had to be shorted beehives this year because there wasn’t enough bees and…
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CATCH THE BUZZ- Apple Pollination from a Little Friend
Local orchard brings in bees for pollination By: Matthew VanValkenburgh A local apple orchard is getting a big hand from a little friend. There’s…
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CATCH THE BUZZ- School Observation Hive
School buzzes with interest in honey bee observation hive From Gilbert Elementary School Gilbert Elementary School, thanks to the Whole Kids Foundations Bee Cause…
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CATCH THE BUZZ- Drought may Hurt Honey Bees
Drought may hurt honey bees; experts say cover crops could help By: Sierra Dawn McClain, Capital Press John Jacob, beekeeper and owner of Old…
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CATCH THE BUZZ – At Home Beekeeping Series
CATCH THE BUZZ- Honey Bees with help from Drones will Find Landmines.
Honey Bees, with the help of Drones, will Find Landmines Source: Norvergence Source: Earth.com Because of how they can smell explosives with appendages, analysts in…
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CATCH THE BUZZ-Protecting Honey Bees in Citrus Groves
Citrus Industry News Protecting Honey Bees in Citrus Groves By: Sylvia Willis, Amy Vu and Jamie Ellis When people think of Florida, the first…
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CATCH THE BUZZ- Source of Beekeeper Revenue
Driven by Almonds, Pollination Services Now Exceed Honey as a Source of Beekeeper Revenue By: Peyton Ferrier Until the early 20th century, honey bees…
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