
Swarm Control
By: Dr. Karén Avetisyan Honey bees reproduce naturally through swarming. This instinct developed on the long way of evolution. It occurs when there is…
Read MoreBy: Dr. Karén Avetisyan Honey bees reproduce naturally through swarming. This instinct developed on the long way of evolution. It occurs when there is…
Read MoreBy; Dvykaliuk Roman Propolis is a sticky resinous substance collected from buds, leaves and stems of wild plants and processed by bees. It has…
Read MoreNew(ish) Beekeeper Column Off the Wahl Beekeeping Raising Queens By: Richard Wahl An admirable goal for the new beekeeper is to become self-sustaining. Learning…
Read MoreSusan E. Williams By: Nina Bagey In 1905, the first annual Harrisburg, Pennsylvania beekeeping convention was held on December 6th and 7th. Among the…
Read MoreBy: Dick Vermeulen I am a first year beekeeper addicted to watching my bees work. I think it is called “bee-fever”. I am also…
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Read MoreFrom the Editor By: Jerry Hayes Lots of colony losses once again in 2023. There are three words I want you to remember: Varroa,…
Read MoreLeaves of Grass By: Becky Masterman & Bridget Mendel Commonly referred to by their nickname “grass,” leaves of grass have not been so controversial…
Read MoreBy: Stephen Bishop Poor dads—all they receive is blame. As much as I’d like to say thank you and take responsibility for my abnormalities…
Read MoreBy: Bill Lallman My Name is Bill and I am a first year beekeeper from the mid-Ohio region. When I was asked a few…
Read MoreSwarm Bag By: Mike Champlin Catching swarms (free bees) is sometimes an unexpected opportunity that happens when I’m not at home. Friends may call…
Read MoreAI? Dr. Tracy Farone Greetings beekeeping enthusiasts! Today, we’ll dive into the world of artificial intelligence and explore its application in the beekeeping industry….
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Read MoreMinor Pests of Bees By: Clarence Collison Bee Louse – The bee louse, Braula coeca Nitzch is a wingless fly that lives as a…
Read MoreA Run of Bad Luck By: Ed Colby It’s mid-April as I write, and in my semi-retired beekeeper life, seemingly nothing is going according…
Read MoreBy: John Miller “The best-known insect on earth.” —Thomas D. Seeley. “Arguably the most beneficial insect on earth.” —Hannah Nordhaus. This marvelous insect with…
Read MoreBy: Hannah Ross This year, The IR-4 Project commemorates 60 years of operation. Since its establishment by land grant universities and the U.S. Department…
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Read MoreNumbers By: Becky Masterman & Bridget Mendel Managing bees is kind of a numbers game. Not in the illegal gambling sense, but instead in…
Read MoreSwarms New(ish) Beekeeper Column By: Richard Wahl As late Spring moves into Summer and the bee numbers in the hive begin to increase, it…
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