Probiotics could improve survival rates in honey bees exposed to pesticide, study finds
In a new study from Lawson Health Research Institute (Lawson) and Western University, researchers have shown that probiotics can potentially protect honey bees from the toxic effects of pesticides.
Source: phys.org/news/2017-06-probiotics-survival-honey-bees-exposed.html
Mary Sheldon is doing a study involving whether there is an increase in pesticides in honey from urban beekeepers from companies spraying for “Zika mosquitoes”. She needs some samples from beekeepers. Below is the link for the application to get your honey tested. She needs about a pound of honey to test from everyone. There are only 20 spots available for the tests but the tests are free.
A third of the nation’s honeybee colonies died last year. Why you should care
An annual survey of America’s beekeepers showed from April 2016 to April 2017 about 33% of bee colonies were lost.
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Nearly $1 Million in Stolen Bees Recovered in Fresno
Fresno authorities say they’ve uncovered the biggest beehive theft they’ve ever seen. They recovered nearly a $1 million worth of bees belonging to a dozen victims.Sgt. Arley Terrence of the F
Source: ww2.kqed.org/news/2017/05/19/nearly-1-million-in-stolen-bees-recovered-in-fresno/
Starting in March the Bluegrass Beekeepers Association will be having an early session for new beekeepers on the same nights as our regular meetings but starting at 6:30pm instead of 7:00pm. Experienced beekeepers will be on hand to answer questions.
If you are a newbee, show up and ask questions.
If you are an experienced beekeeper, you can help answer questions.
As part of a Friends of the Earth initiative, Costco has demanded that its suppliers end the use of bee-killing pesticides on garden plants sold in its stores.
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A vibrational pulse that was thought to be a “stop” signal between bees may actually be a startled response when they collide
Source: www.newscientist.com/article/2121275-honeybees-let-out-a-whoop-when-they-bump-into-each-other/
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Remember that the Bluegrass Beekeepers Association meeting has been postponed till February 20th at the usual time.
—–Press Release—–
FROM: AMERICAN HONEY QUEEN PROGRAM
ANNA L. KETTLEWELL, CHAIRPERSON
10432 W. NORWICH AVENUE
GREENFIELD, WI 53228
414.545.5514
Hope Pettibon, the 2017 American Honey Princess, will visit Kentucky March 6-11. She will participate in the Capitol City Beekeepers Association’s Bee Friendly Frankfort event and will be a guest speaker at the Bluegrass Beekeepers Bee School on March 11. During her visit, she will speak about the importance of honey bees to Kentucky agriculture and how honey bee is key to our next meal. She will also share information about the many uses for honey in the home.
Hope is the 20-year-old daughter of Patrick and Christie Pettibon of McKinney, TX. She is currently attending a bible college in south Texas and has future aspirations to be a wilderness emergency medical technician. Hope has been keeping bees with her family since 2004 and has earned awards for her honey. Prior to being selected as the American Honey Princess, Hope served as the 2016 Texas Honey Queen. In this role, she promoted the honey industry at fairs, festivals, and farmers’ markets, via media interviews, and in schools.
As the 2017 American Honey Princess, Hope serves as a national spokesperson on behalf of the American Beekeeping Federation, a trade organization representing beekeepers and honey producers throughout the United States.
The beekeeping industry touches the lives of every individual in our country. In fact, honeybees are responsible for nearly one-third of our entire diet, in regards to the pollination services that they provide for a large majority of fruits, vegetables, nuts and legumes. This amounts to nearly $19 billion per year of direct value from honeybee pollination to United States agriculture.
For more information on Princess Hope’s visit and to schedule an interview, contact Capitol City Beekeeper Association Marsha Bezold at the following number: 859.753.4450 and email at dlozeb@bellsouth.net.
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Common crop chemical leaves bees susceptible to deadly viruses
A chemical that is thought to be safe and is, therefore, widely used on crops—such as almonds, wine grapes and tree fruits—to boost the performance of pesticides, makes honey bee larvae significantly more susceptible to a deadly virus, according to researchers at Penn State and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Source: phys.org/news/2017-01-common-crop-chemical-bees-susceptible.html