My lab at Michigan State University is conducting several studies on Varroa mites.  However, there is a lack of them this year in our research apiary.  We are willing to drive up 1-1.5 hrs…

This is a revised version of my 1999 article.  I have seen the adult beetles in colonies again, and imagine some of you might have questions for this pest.

The small hive beetle, Aethina…

Bees and Zachary Huang featured on Lansing State Journal on Monday

So it is August, if your bees were strong in May and June, chances are that they have made some honey during these two months. August is a good time to check for your…

2010 MBA Member Survey – Part 2: Membership Communication by Email

By Stephen E. Tilmann

Those of you who attended the March 2010 spring meeting of the Michigan Beekeepers Association (MBA ) undoubtedly recall…