Tag: Apis mellifera

MSU Provides Queen Rearing Course

2015 MSU Queen Rearing Course Michigan State University Queen Rearing short course teaches the basics of queen rearing.  Learn the… read more MSU Provides Queen Rearing Course

A mite that smells like a bee

Zachary Huang, Michigan State University The story goes back to 2004, when I invited a friend and colleague, Dr. Yves… read more A mite that smells like a bee

Bees are smart and artsy

Honey bees have long been shown able to learn different colors, shapes, and patterns. Noble prize winner Karl R. von… read more Bees are smart and artsy

who stole my pollen basket?

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/01/140129115157.htm Scientists have identified how a single gene in honey bees separates the queens from the workers. A team of… read more who stole my pollen basket?

Bees foraging on lotus

Lotus (Nelumbo), which many people confuses with water lily, is actually now in a different family (Nelumbonaceae). Water lily belongs… read more Bees foraging on lotus

Two covers in March

For the first time in my life, I have two photos published simultaneously by the two major beekeeping magazines in… read more Two covers in March

First glimpse of bees in 2013

Monday (Feb 25, 2013) the weather.com said it was 46.6 at around 4 pm. so I thought it would be… read more First glimpse of bees in 2013

G80 on Eupatorium

After the lucky draw 2 days ago, today I saw yet a different tagged bee foraging. This time on Eupatorium… read more G80 on Eupatorium