By , on March 6th, 2013

Two bees on two covers

Zachary Huang, Michigan State University

For the first time in my life, I have two photos published simultaneously by the two major beekeeping magazines in this country.
1. A bee foraging on Schilla, an early spring plant in Michigan.…

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By , on February 27th, 2013

First glimpse of bees, 2013

First glimpse of bees in 2013

Zachary Huang, Michigan State University

Monday (Feb 25, 2013) the weather.com said it was 46.6 at around 4 pm. so I thought it would be a good time to see how many colonies …

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By , on October 11th, 2012

Varroa Mite Reproductive Biology

Also at eXtension.org: http://www.extension.org/pages/65450/varroa-mite-reproductive-biology

Zachary Huang, Michigan State University

The varroa mite (Varroa destructor Anderson and Trueman) is an ecto-parasite of the Western honey …

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By , on September 3rd, 2012

Green80 on Eupatorium

Zachary Huang, Ph.D.

Michigan State University

After the lucky draw 2 days ago, today I saw yet a different tagged bee foraging. This time on Eupatorium sp, also in my front yard… Maybe I should look for one …

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By , on September 2nd, 2012

Yellow flowers and green 69.

Zachary Huang, Ph.D.
Michigan State University

Yesterday, Sept 1st, 2012. A friend came over and visited me. While seeing him off, I saw many honey bees foraging on the goldenrod in the front garden. Then I saw a tagged …

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