By , on August 30th, 2010

Varroa Mites Urgently Needed!

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 away to come to your bee …

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By , on August 28th, 2010

Small Hive Beetle Management in Michigan

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 tumida Murray, was a new pest …

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By , on August 14th, 2010

Sugar Dusting Your Varroa Mites

Zachary Huang, Associate Professor, Michigan State University

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 …

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By , on April 15th, 2010

USDA to compensate dead bee colonies

I just got this email from Mike Hansen, who got it from Phil Hempel, written by Alan…. Zach
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Good afternoon,  Phil Hempel of Blossomland Supply forwarded the most recent Catch The Buzz article my way.   Please note the information …

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By , on April 1st, 2010

2010 AIA Winter Loss Survey (please respond!)

Please take a few minutes to read the note to beekeepers below and complete the 2010 AIA Winter Loss Survey.???? This year the same survey tool is being used in the US, Canada and in Europe in hopes that we …

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