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March 14, 2026

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Natural Varroa Mite Control Comparison

The provided texts detail research from the University of Guelph regarding natural alternatives to synthetic miticides for controlling Varroa destructor infestations in honey bee colonies. Researchers compared the efficacy of three different application methods using oxalic acid, a mixture of oregano and clove oils, and pure oregano oil. The findings highlight that continuous release via electric vaporizers achieved the highest…
Breck Demers
March 14, 2026
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Bee Colony Health Safe Treatments Revealed!

We pour so much effort into building healthy, thriving bee colonies. The last thing anyone wants is a treatment that causes more damage than it prevents. Let's confront this directly and uncover the truth. #BeeHealth #BeekeepingTips #ColonyCare #ApiaryLife #PestControl #honeybees #valleybeekeeping http://www.valleybeekeeping.com
Breck Demers
March 14, 2026
European Foulbrood | Beekeeping Academy | Ep. 84 UFhoneybeelab

European Foulbrood | Beekeeping Academy | Ep. 84

European foulbrood is a common bacterial disease of honey bee brood. It is important that beekeepers know how to recognize and treat the disease appropriately. In this episode, Dr. Ellis discusses this infectious brood disease and gives tips on how to address it in your colonies. Links: 📲 Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and X @UFHoneyBeeLab 🎧 Listen to “Two…
Alexa Mantifel
March 14, 2026
Episode 231: Breeding Mite Biting Bees with Krispn Given UFhoneybeelab

Episode 231: Breeding Mite Biting Bees with Krispn Given

In this episode of Two Bees in a Podcast, Amy Vu and Dr. Jamie Ellis discuss queen breeding and instrumental insemination with Krispn Given, Senior Apiculture Specialist and Honey Bee Breeder in the Department of Entomology at Purdue University. This episode ends with a Q&A segment. Check out our website: www.ufhoneybee.com (https://www.ufhoneybee.com/)  for additional resources from today's episode. 
Alexa Mantifel
March 14, 2026