Givin' a durn about bees since 2009
Category: Data Collection
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Update from Project Apis m.
We’ve gotten a note from Tessa Dingman at Project Apis m. about a webinar on what they’ve found out so far about the big bee die off this spring. From
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New study shows that neonicotinoid exposure increases Varroa Destructor in honeybee colonies.
A new study published in Entomology Today shows that neonicotinoid exposure increases Varroa Destructor in honeybee colonies. It’s a very interesting study and is reported in plain English here. This
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We’re calling it Drone Congregation Air Space, DUDE.
Penn State Extension ran a drone workshop in State College that brought together beekeepers to explore honeybee drone behaviors and test methods for mite controlling behaviors. The event featured activities like semen collection for queen insemination and searches for drone congregation air spaces.
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More Data Collection!
Robyn Underwood is asking PA Beekeepers to participate in a survey about overwintering survival of honey bee colonies in PA. A new online tool, Bee Winterwise, is now available. Follow the link to participate by June 30th!