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Bees at a vineyard may seem like an unlikely combination, but the relationship between these two entities can be quite beneficial for the health of the overall ecosystem. The queen bee, the worker bees, and the drone bees all work together to create a complex and efficient system of productivity, and this harmony is something […]
Bee lawns are a unique and eco-friendly way to support local pollinators, providing essential nectar and pollen for bees and other pollinators. What is a Bee Lawn? A bee lawn is a mix of turfgrasses and flowering plants that can withstand mowing and foot traffic. Unlike traditional lawns, bee lawns offer food resources for pollinators, […]
The Role of Beekeeper Bob Faulkner in Promoting Beekeeping Beekeeper Bob Faulkner, owner of Syracuse Honey, has been actively involved in promoting beekeeping in the Syracuse area for over 20 years. Faulkner’s dedication to the craft has enabled him to help numerous individuals set up their own bee colonies in their backyards. He believes that […]
The Need for a New Food Source Bee populations face numerous challenges worldwide, including habitat loss, pesticide exposure, and climate change. When bees don’t have access to diverse, nutritious pollen sources, their immune systems weaken, making them more vulnerable to diseases and parasites. In the United States alone, beekeepers report losing up to 30% of […]
• 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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
**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 […]