September 18, 2023

Bee Culture

A Closer Look

Nestmate Recognition By: Clarence Collison Pheromones are involved in intraspecific chemical communication; however, the glands associated with compounds used in nestmate recognition in honey bees remain elusive. This search is difficult since nestmate cues can arise from both within the colony, and from the environment (Kalmus and Ribbands, 1952). For example, Downs and Ratnieks (1999) found no evidence that honey…

UOVBA News BotSeptember 18, 2023

American Bee Journal

The Classroom – September 2023

Q When to requeen I am led to believe that professionals replace queens seasonally, but nowhere can I find information as to when is the optimal time to do so. I am hoping you can set me straight. Patrick Hockey Australia, June A Requeening before a nectar flow: There is no “scientifically best” time to replace a queen. Many commercial beekeepers…

UOVBA News BotSeptember 18, 2023

American Bee Journal

Next-level Natural Beekeeping — Grow the Best Bee Nutrition

You might have a prairie! Don’t disc it or spray it! Wouldn’t you love to have an apiary on a prairie? With a wide array of native wildflowers constantly blooming, your honey bees would always have something to munch on. It goes without saying that, as keepers of bees, our spirits lift each time we watch a honey bee clamber…

UOVBA News BotSeptember 18, 2023

American Bee Journal

Bees Robbing Honey en masse and How to Avoid It

On numerous beekeeping projects, I have traveled to various countries helping beekeepers with their problems. These assignments required working with different strains and species of honey bees. In Bolivia, I worked with Africanized bees, and yes, they lived up to their defensive reputation. On the other hand, an elderly beekeeper and I could inspect his (single story) hives without gloves.…

UOVBA News BotSeptember 18, 2023

American Bee Journal

Tropical stingless bees can pick up disease from sick honey bees

Stingless bees aren’t present in the United States, but they’re native to tropical areas such as Mexico and Central America. These social bees come in many shapes and sizes and can be very beautiful (see Photos 1-3). Some species of stingless bees, including Melipona beecheeii (see Photo 4), have been domesticated since at least Mayan times (i.e., ~4,000 years ago)…

UOVBA News BotSeptember 18, 2023

American Bee Journal

Waxing Eloquent on the Art and Science of Dippering

Waxing Eloquent on the Art and Science of Dippering Although it may appear useless, the honey dipper is well-liked by many. In fact, some argue that dipping transforms honey into a special occasion. Serving honey with a twist At Christmastime, my daughter gave us a ceramic skep-shaped honey dish with a wooden honey dipper. Oddly enough, this was my first…

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A Closer Look

The Classroom – September 2023

Next-level Natural Beekeeping — Grow the Best Bee Nutrition

Bees Robbing Honey en masse and How to Avoid It

Tropical stingless bees can pick up disease from sick honey bees

Waxing Eloquent on the Art and Science of Dippering

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