UFhoneybeelab

Multiple species of ants interact with honey bees. Some ant species eat the bees themselves. Other species go after the sugar-loaded honey stored in the hive. Ants may even use the honey bee nest to make their own home. In this video, Dr. Ellis discusses ant problems in the apiary and how best to address them. 📲 Follow us on…

Every beekeeper will have to address wax moths in their hives and stored equipment at some point. Wax moths can push weak colonies over the threshold. They also damage valuable comb. In this episode, Dr. Ellis addresses what you need to know about this annoying pest. 📲 Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and X @UFHoneyBeeLab 🎧 Listen to “Two Bees…

Small hive beetles can be a major nuisance in your honey bee colonies. In this episode, Dr. Ellis discusses small hive beetle biology, behavior, and control. Links: 📲 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…

Many species of arthropods want to take advantage of the food resources found in honey bee hives. In this video, Dr. Ellis discusses the threat these organisms pose to honey bee colony health and productivity. 📲 Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and X @UFHoneyBeeLab 🎧 Listen to “Two Bees in a Podcast” on any podcasting app 📖 Interested in learning…

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. 

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…

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:…