December 2023

Journal of Apicultural Research Beekeeping under climate change Peter Neumann and Lars Straub, Institute of Bee Health, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland; b Faculty of Science, Energy and Environment, King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok, Rayong, Thailand; c Centre for Ecology, Evolution, and Behaviour, Department of Biological Sciences, Royal Holloway University of London, Egham, UK Figure 1.…

Galway university ‘buzzing’ after bee research team given support Kate McMahon The University of Galway bee research team has been ‘buzzing’ after receiving a swarm of support from Nottingham University. The green light given from the University of Northampton’s science department aided the research team in their study of rare insects. The study focuses on their adaption and survival in…

Spotted lanternflies are still a pest, but the smoky honey they help make could be good for you By Erin Negley | LNP / LancasterOnline A spotted lanternfly creeps on the ground during a baseball game in Pittsburgh in 2021. Keith Srakocic / AP In the years Matthew Libhart’s raised bees, he’s learned how to care for his hives. He’s learned…

Honey bees may inherit altruistic behavior from their mothers Scott Bauer, USDA Agricultural Research Service By Katie Bohn UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — True altruism is rare behavior in animals, but a new study by Penn State researchers has found that honey bees display this trait. Additionally, they found that an evolutionary battle of genetics may determine the parent they inherit it…

Study Hall By: Jerry Hayes with Transcription from Barb Bloetscher Jerry: Dr. Keith Delaplane, I remember the first time I met you long ago, I was driving with Nick Dadant down to see you. I read about you and had seen your picture. As I was parking the car, I saw you walking across the parking lot. I jumped out…

National Honey Board- good for the planet By National Honey Board Why the Food Industry Thrives on Honey Bee Pollination When someone thinks about honey bees, they usually think about honey. That makes sense as honey bees make this amazing sweetener and flavor. However, honey bees impact our food system in ways beyond making honey. Honey bees are responsible for more…