Here is a report from our neighbors to the north (Canada for those who are directionally challenged) about winter loss of managed honey bee colonies during the winter of 2010-2011 (last winter). In Canada, there was a reported loss of …
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By Zachary Huang, on January 19th, 2012 1. Introduction Zachary Huang, January 18, 2012 January 6, 2012. It was 50 F (10C), but with strong sunlight it felt like 65 to me. Alex (my postdoc) and I checked one yard and found 12 colonies alive. He did … By Stephen Tilmann, on November 9th, 2011 Here is an interesting research article posted on PLoS ONE, a respected on-line scientific journal. The article discusses the effects with the honey bee when oxytetracycline, a common antibiotic used in hives, systemically combines with commonly used acaricides (coumaphos and … By Stephen Tilmann, on October 13th, 2011 By Mike Hansen, State Apiarist (Michigan) I contacted Clint Burfitt, State Entomologist from Utah regarding movement requirements for shipping bees across Utah this year. His response follows. This should be good news to Michigan Beekeepers moving bees to California for … By Stephen Tilmann, on September 30th, 2011 From Monsanto’s Web Page… Monsanto Company (NYSE: MON) today (Sep 28, 2011) announced it has acquired Beeologics, which researches and develops biological tools to provide targeted control of pests and diseases. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Beeologics is focused … |
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