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Monthly Archives: September 2006
Poisoned bees a mystery for bee keepers
Iowa Federal farm investigators are looking at what caused the death of honey bees near Cedar Rapids. Read more
Promiscuous queen bees make healthier hives
The queens of bees, ants and wasps that indulge in the most promiscuous and lengthy sex marathons produce the healthiest colonies, a new study reveals. Read more
Programme to wipe out varroa mite in New Zealand delayed
A programme to destroy feral bees in an attempt to eliminate the bee varroa mite in Nelson has suffered a setback. Read more here and here
Posted in Australia, NZ, Oceania, Diseases and pesticides
Tagged new zealand, varroa
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Stamford beekeeper puts in the stinger
Lloyd Vosburgh stings people with bees — on purpose. Read more
Honey in Jewish history
Honey has been an ingredient in Jewish life for almost 5,000 years – since the Israelites were slaves in Egypt and God promised to rescue them “and to bring them to a good and spacious land, a land flowing with … Continue reading
New law would restrict beekeeping in Evanston
The honeybees in an Evanston boy’s back-yard hive have begun to slow down in the cool weather, but a debate over whether the city’s neighborhoods are an appropriate place to keep them is showing no sign of mellowing. Read more
Nigeria harbours abundant natural beehives
Nigeria has been described as a country that is endowed with abundance of natural beehives. The Oyo State Chairman of Bee Keepers Association of Nigeria, Mr. Ayodele Salake who made this remark said the development encourages effective participation in bee … Continue reading
Chicago program offers ex-convicts a sweet chance at a new life
With Sweet Beginnings, a program focused on providing ex-convicts with work experience and the start of an employment history. Read more
Beekeepers in Virginia asked to begin emergency feeding
Though heavy clouds have been crossing West Virginia for the past couple weeks, this summer’s drought has endangered the state’s honey crop. Read more
Public Opening of the BBKA Apiary
On the first day of the Royal Show at Stoneleigh, Bill Turnbull from BBC Breakfast TV, Strictly Come Dancing and the London Marathon opened the British Beekeeping Association new apiary at Stoneleigh. Read more
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