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Do common methods for protecting bees from pesticides actually work? by Entomological Society of America Responsible use of pesticides includes striving to avoid negative effects on the environment, often with an emphasis on protecting bees and other pollinators. A new study, however, finds that many common methods for minimizing pesticides’ impact on bees—even some recommendations on product labels—are backed by minimal…

Online Beekeeping Course with Rutgers University! Make a beeline to Rutgers University for our online beekeeping course this fall! From disease and mite prevention to honey production and harvesting, Bee-ginner Beekeeping will cover everything you need to know to further your hobby or get your business off the ground! Topics include: Bee Biology Queen Bee Purchasing Disease and Mite Prevention…

Hello everyone! We’re trying something a bit different this year. We’re asking for calendar images from our Catch the Buzz audience only. There’s no specific theme (except for bees!), but we’ll be picking images for each month so span the seasons! We’d love to see some holiday hives, some sunny summer hives, some spooky hives, etc. so have fun! Submit…

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…