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Fresh Crisis: Millions of Honeybees Lost to Mysterious Affliction
• Commercial beekeepers, like David Bradshaw, have reported sudden, massive colony losses – a staggering 1.6 million hives in just one season – with 62% of hives lost nationwide • Losses come nearly 20 years after the peak of another mysterious affliction that devastated bees: colony collapse disorder Deformed wings and dead bees David Bradshaw, […]
Columbus, South Carolina: The Buzz on Bees
Bees are an integral part of our ecosystem, and their importance cannot be overstated. These tiny creatures are responsible for pollinating a significant portion of the world’s flowering plants and crops. In fact, bees are involved in the pollination process of around three-quarters of all flowering plants worldwide. Despite their small size, bees play a […]
Revolutionizing Beekeeping: The Discovery of a Lifelong Food Source for Honey Bees
The quest for a sustainable solution to the pressing issue of colony collapse has led scientists to develop a groundbreaking food source designed to sustain honey bee colonies indefinitely without natural pollen. This innovative approach, published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B, marks a significant milestone in the fight against this devastating […]
Bee Crisis: The Varroa Destroyer and Small Hive Beetle are Wreaking Havoc Across Australia
Varroa is a foreign pest that’s threatening the nation’s bee population and it’s not the only problem Australia faces when it comes to protecting its honeybees. A wet summer has created ideal conditions for the small hive beetle (Aethina tumida), making the combination of both pests an even more formidable foe. Australia is already facing […]
Bee Colony Collapse: The Silent Killer
The Alarming Statistics • 702 beekeepers participated in the survey, accounting for over 1.8 million colonies, 68% of the nation’s bees. • Commercial beekeepers have an average loss of 62% of their colonies. The alarming statistics from the recent survey conducted by “Project Apis M” have left beekeepers across the country sounding the alarm. The […]
Fpc Extends Bee Keeping Service To Non-Members!
**Bee Keeping as a Service to All in Dakshina Kannada** Gramajanya Farmers’ Producer Company (FPC) Ltd., Puttur has taken a major step towards increasing honey production in Dakshina Kannada by extending its bee keeping as a service to non-members across the district. The move is aimed at ensuring that every farmer in the district owns […]
Unlikely Heroes: The Mason Bees to the Rescue
The plight of the honeybee has been well-documented in recent years, with commercial beekeepers reporting losses ranging between 60 and 100% this year alone. But, as experts are still trying to determine the reasons behind this devastating trend, researchers have been looking to other, lesser-known bees to fill the gap. Meet the Mason Bee One […]
The Decline of the Honeybee Population: A Growing Concern
The alarming rate of decline in the honeybee population has sparked widespread concern among beekeepers, researchers, and the general public. With records of commercial honey bee colony losses projected to reach between 60% and 70% in 2025, it is clear that something needs to be done to address this issue. Causes of the Decline The […]
Nashville’s Swarm Season: What You Need to Know
Nashville, Tennessee, is in the midst of its annual swarm season. As flowers begin to bloom and the weather warms, honey bees are breaking off and searching for new places to colonize. This phenomenon is known as swarming, and it’s a natural process that’s essential for the survival of the honey bee species. ### Why […]
Uncovering the Hidden Threat: Small Hive Beetle Infiltrates India’s Apiculture Industry
Breaking News: A Young Scientist Discovers the Invasive Species in West Bengal In a groundbreaking discovery, Jhikmik Dasgupta, a young scientist from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), has identified the presence of the invasive Small Hive Beetle (SHB) in an apiary located in Amdanga, North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. This finding marks […]
Life and Times of the Mason Bee
The mason bee is also known as the blue orchard bee It’s a type of bee that carries pollen, but doesn’t live in a hive like the honeybee It’s native to the United States and Europe The mason bee is a vital component of the ecosystem, yet often overlooked. With its unique characteristics and abilities, […]
Dying bee population could impact area grocery store prices
Causes of the Decline The decline of honey bee colonies is a complex issue with multiple factors contributing to it. Some of the possible causes include: *Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD): This is a phenomenon where worker bees disappear or die, leaving the queen and a few nurse bees behind. The exact cause of CCD is […]