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 MantifelMarch 16, 2025
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 MantifelMarch 16, 2025
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 MantifelMarch 15, 2025
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 MantifelMarch 15, 2025
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 MantifelMarch 15, 2025
Varroa Mite Treatments: Procedures, Timing, Modes of Action
This is the recording of the third virtual lecture in our "Understanding Varroa Mites" series! A TRANSCRIPT OF THE Q&A PERIOD OF THIS LECTURE IS AVAILABLE HERE: https://www.ontariobee.com/sites/ontariobee.com/files/Understanding%20Varroa%20Mite%20Treatments%20Lecture%20-%20Q%20and%20A.docx.pdf Title: Varroa Mite Treatments: Procedures, Timing, Modes of Action Description: While they may not be the only tool a beekeeper has available to them, chemical treatments remain an important part of any…
Alexa MantifelMarch 15, 2025
Hive Life Photos
For inquires about international Hive Life Photo sales, please contact the HBRC at shophbrc@uoguelph.ca. For domestic sales, check out our online store at hbrc.ca. In this video Paul shows the three styles of Hive Life Photos the HRBC sells; four frame nucleus, ten frame normal and ten frame abnormal colonies. At the end of the video Paul demonstrates how to…
Alexa MantifelMarch 15, 2025
Nectar vs. Honey | Beekeeping Academy | Ep. 59
Honey is made from nectar, but the two substances are quite different. In this episode of the UF/IFAS Beekeeping Academy series, Dr. Ellis explains the differences between nectar and honey. 📲 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 MantifelMarch 15, 2025