Valley Beekeeping Supplies

Liquid vs. Creamed Honey Guide

The provided text explores the fundamental distinctions between liquid and creamed honey, focusing primarily on their physical consistency and culinary applications. While liquid honey is characterized by its fluid, pourable nature, creamed honey undergoes a controlled crystallization process to achieve a thick, buttery texture that is easier to spread. These variations impact how the flavor is perceived, with liquid varieties…
Breck Demers
January 14, 2026
Valley Beekeeping Supplies

Local vs. Imported Queens

This text evaluates the advantages and disadvantages of using local versus imported honeybee queens within the Canadian beekeeping industry. While imported queens from warmer climates offer early spring availability and lower initial costs, they often struggle to survive harsh northern winters and may introduce foreign pathogens. Conversely, locally raised queens are prized for their superior cold hardiness and natural resistance…
Breck Demers
January 14, 2026
Episode 223: Small Hive Beetle Research with Dr. Bram Cornelissen UFhoneybeelab

Episode 223: Small Hive Beetle Research with Dr. Bram Cornelissen

In this episode of Two Bees in a Podcast, Amy Vu and Dr. Jamie Ellis are joined by Dr. Bram Cornelissen to discuss his research on a variety of honey bee–related topics, including small hive beetle. 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
January 14, 2026
Tropilaelaps | Beekeeping Academy | Ep. 75 UFhoneybeelab

Tropilaelaps | Beekeeping Academy | Ep. 75

Tropilaelaps is a genus of mites whose members can affect western honey bee colonies. In this video, Dr. Ellis discusses Tropilaelaps biology and the threat these mites pose to honey bee health. DISCLAIMER: As of 01/09/2026 , Tropilaelaps has NOT been sighted or confirmed in the United States. Links: 📲 Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and X @UFHoneyBeeLab 🎧 Listen…
Alexa Mantifel
January 10, 2026
Tracheal Mite Dissection | Beekeeping Academy | Ep. 74 UFhoneybeelab

Tracheal Mite Dissection | Beekeeping Academy | Ep. 74

In this episode, Dr. Ellis shows you how to dissect honey bees to screen for tracheal mites. 📲 Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and X @UFHoneyBeeLab 🎧 Listen to “Two Bees in a Podcast” on any podcasting app 📖 Interested in learning more?: https://tinyurl.com/entnemdept 📩 Please direct any inquiries to our email: honeybee@ifas.ufl.edu 📚 Visit our website for more resources:…
Alexa Mantifel
January 3, 2026