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Worker Honey Bee Tasks | Beekeeping Academy | Ep. 63 UFhoneybeelab

Worker Honey Bee Tasks | Beekeeping Academy | Ep. 63

Worker honey bees are important to the overall success and function of the colony. Learn more about each task that worker honey bees perform in this episode of the UF/IFAS Beekeeping Academy. 📲 Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and X @UFHoneyBeeLab 🎧 Listen to “Two Bees in a Podcast” on any podcasting app đź“© Please direct any inquiries to our…
Alexa Mantifel
April 15, 2025
Mating Biology of Honey Bees | Beekeeping Academy | Ep. 62 UFhoneybeelab

Mating Biology of Honey Bees | Beekeeping Academy | Ep. 62

The mating biology of honey bees is fascinating. In this episode of the UF/IFAS Beekeeping Academy series, Dr. Ellis provides a brief overview of honey bee mating biology. 📲 Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and X @UFHoneyBeeLab 🎧 Listen to “Two Bees in a Podcast” on any podcasting app đź“© Please direct any inquiries to our email: honeybee@ifas.ufl.edu 📚 Visit…
Alexa Mantifel
April 15, 2025
Pollen & Bee Bread | Beekeeping Academy | Ep. 61 UFhoneybeelab

Pollen & Bee Bread | Beekeeping Academy | Ep. 61

What is bee bread? In this episode of the UF/IFAS Beekeeping Academy series, Dr. Ellis addresses the importance of pollen to a honey bee colony, and explains what bees do with it. 📲 Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and X @UFHoneyBeeLab 🎧 Listen to “Two Bees in a Podcast” on any podcasting app đź“© Please direct any inquiries to our…
Alexa Mantifel
March 16, 2025
How to Conduct a Pettis Test Ontario Beekeepers Association, Technology Transfer Program

How to Conduct a Pettis Test

Beekeepers can use the Pettis test to determine whether the Varroa mites in their colonies have developed resistance to a chemical treatment. Once resistance has developed, the chemical will no longer be effective against Varroa mites. It's important that beekeepers use chemical treatments responsibly, in order to prevent resistant Varroa mites. Be sure to read and follow the label every…
Alexa Mantifel
March 16, 2025
HBRC Educational Resources University of Guelph Honey Bee Research Center

HBRC Educational Resources

Paul Kelly, research and apiary manager, explains the various educational resources available through the HBRC platforms. Filmed and edited by Wissarut Sukhaket and Rebecca Romanishen. Link to video transcript: https://hbrc.ca/2023/06/30/hbrc-educational-resources-transcript/ Frequently asked questions: https://hbrc.ca/faq/ For more videos, check out the University of Guelph's HBRC YouTube channel at this link: @UoGHoneyBeeResearchCentre
Alexa Mantifel
March 16, 2025
Pest and Disease Resistant Behaviours in Honey Bees Ontario Beekeepers Association, Technology Transfer Program

Pest and Disease Resistant Behaviours in Honey Bees

This is the recording of the fourth and final virtual lecture in our "Understanding Varroa Mites" series! Title: Pest and Disease Resistant Behaviours in Honey Bees Description: A good IPM toolkit contains more than a single solution to pest and disease issues. In addition to chemical controls, cultural management techniques can also play a huge role in controlling incidence rates…
Alexa Mantifel
March 15, 2025
Beeswax | Beekeeping Academy | Ep. 60 UFhoneybeelab

Beeswax | Beekeeping Academy | Ep. 60

Do you know what beeswax is used for within a honey bee nest? In this episode of the UF/IFAS Beekeeping Academy, Dr. Ellis emphasizes five ways honey bees use beeswax. 📲 Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and X @UFHoneyBeeLab 🎧 Listen to “Two Bees in a Podcast” on any podcasting app đź“© Please direct any inquiries to our email: honeybee@ifas.ufl.edu…
Alexa Mantifel
March 15, 2025
HBRC Equipment and Plans University of Guelph Honey Bee Research Center

HBRC Equipment and Plans

Paul Kelly, research and apiary manager, and our volunteer Fred Fulkerson, explain the various equipment, useful tools and plans that have been developed at the Honey Bee Research Center. Filmed and edited by Wissarut Sukhaket. Link to plans: https://hbrc.ca/resources-for-beekeepers/ Link to video transcript: https://hbrc.ca/2023/05/29/hbrc-equipment-and-plans-transcript/ Frequently asked questions: https://hbrc.ca/faq/ For more videos, check out the University of Guelph's HBRC YouTube channel…
Alexa Mantifel
March 15, 2025