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Common Bee Illnesses and Diseases: A Comprehensive Treatment Guide

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The old saying “an ounce of prevention” is certainly true for beekeeping because prevention still remains the most effective approach to keep your hives thriving, as many bee diseases have limited treatment options once established. The best advice to keep your bee hives healthy is early detection combined with proper management practices. This helps provide […]

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The Complex Roles Within a Honeybee Hive: Queen, Worker, and Drone

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Within a honeybee colony lies one of nature’s most sophisticated social organizations, with specialized roles that ensure the survival and productivity of the hive. Each bee type—queen, worker, nurse, and drone—performs critical functions that collectively create a thriving superorganism. The Queen Bee: The Colony’s Mother The queen bee serves as the reproductive heart of the

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Official Report Forms for Hornet Sightings

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Yellow-Legged Hornet Next To Coin – Photo by KatieCouric.com/news Reporting sightings of invasive hornet species—such as the yellow-legged Asian hornet (YLH)—is critical for containment and eradication efforts in the United States. Here are the official channels and forms for reporting: Georgia South Carolina Other States What Information to Include in Your Report Mobile App Options

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How to Report a Yellow-Legged Asian Hornet Sighting

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Image by UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) Given the critical importance of early detection and rapid response for invasive species management, reporting suspected Yellow-Legged Asian Hornet (YLH) sightings is essential for ongoing eradication efforts. Here’s how to report sightings in the currently affected areas: Georgia Reporting System In Georgia, report potential Yellow-Legged Hornet

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Yellow-Legged Asian Hornet (YLH): Assessment of Threat to the United States

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Photo by https://extension.psu.edu/yellow-legged-hornet The Yellow-Legged Asian Hornet (Vespa velutina), commonly abbreviated as YLH (not YLAH), represents a significant emerging threat to the United States, particularly to the beekeeping industry and agricultural systems dependent on pollinators. While not yet established nationwide, its presence in the southeastern United States since 2023 marks a critical juncture in invasive

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Best bee entrance setup for effective pollen trapping

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Why is a consistent bee entrance setup important for effective pollen trapping A consistent bee entrance setup is crucial for effective pollen trapping because it ensures that all foraging bees must pass through the trap whenever they enter the hive. This consistency maximizes pollen collection and prevents bees from bypassing the trap via alternative routes

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Quick Summary of Key Threats Bees Face

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Oregon Wild Bumble Bee – by Thomas Jones – beesworld.org Bees face a range of serious and escalating threats that impact their survival, with both longstanding and newly emerging dangers documented by experts. Here’s a quick summary: Major established threats: Emerging or evolving threats: In Summary Other factors, such as direct predation by wasps, hornets,

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The Garden Bee Discovery

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This short story teaches there are more than just honey bees out there Take A Closer Look It was a perfect morning in early May when five-year-old Emma and her friend Oliver were helping Emma’s grandmother tend to her beautiful garden. The spring flowers were in full bloom, and the air was filled with the

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How effective is hyperspectral imaging in detecting honey adulteration?

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Detecting honey adulteration with hyperspectral imaging Hyperspectral imaging is highly effective in detecting honey adulteration, with studies consistently reporting classification accuracies above 95-98%, often rivaling or exceeding traditional chemical methods. Effectiveness and Accuracy Practical Considerations In summary: Hyperspectral imaging, especially when combined with machine learning, is among the most accurate, fast, and non-invasive methods for

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Advantages of nematodes over chemicals on SHB

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Here’s the main advantages of using nematodes over chemical controls for SMALL HIVE BEETLE Using nematodes like Steinernema carpocapsae to control small hive beetle (SHB) populations offers several clear advantages over chemical controls: In summary Nematodes provide a highly effective, safe, and sustainable alternative to chemical pesticides for SHB control—protecting pollinators, hive products, and the

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