Africanized Honey Bees

Downtown: A World Of Urban Beekeepers Is Looking For You

by Toni Burnham Though it too often seems like a source of worry, there’s sometimes a lot to be said for having lots of…

CATCH THE BUZZ – Study Shows Africanized Bees Continue to Spread in California

University of California – San Diego A study conducted by biologists at UC San Diego has found that the Africanized honey bee–an aggressive hybrid…

CATCH THE BUZZ – Mite Resistance Not Only Possible, It’s Already Happened

An international research team has some good news for the struggling honeybee, and the millions of people who depend on them to pollinate crops…

The Four Pillars of Honey Bee Management

by Bee Culture Staff Join Bee Culture Magazine’s Exploration of the Four Pillars of Honey Bee Management in October, 2015 at the Bee Culture…

Field Exam: Planning Ahead for a Field Exam

by Ann Harman Beekeeping clubs, small and large, will be giving their Master Beekeeper exams during the next few months. Scheduling and giving the…

A Closer Look: Social Immunity

by Clarence Collison Individual honey bees of all ages and castes have developed mechanisms to limit the impacts of their pathogens. Insect social life…

Pest or Predator: Small Hive Beetles

Much of what you’ve heard is wrong. by Charles Linder This is intended to question the way you look at small hive beetle. Most…

DOWNTOWN: Dealing With The Changing Temperament Of Our Bees

by Toni Burnham As this beekeeping season comes to a close around here, one recurring theme among our newbees and mentees has been unwelcome…

Research Funds Available

Research Money Available Apiary Inspection plays a vital role in Florida Agriculture as inspectors work to prevent the introduction and establishment of honey bee…