To feed, or not to feed

This is the question for us beekeepers. A recent study from Beeinformed group (linked here) says that colonies would actually… read more To feed, or not to feed

16 years @ MSU

Today is my 16th anniversary at MSU! time surely flew away fast…    

Yellowjackets are not as smart as honey bees

At least when it comes to finding their nest entrance… Because our great leader Obama said “mow less” (in his… read more Yellowjackets are not as smart as honey bees

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

Colors of flowers seen in alternate spectrums

A play of colors under various light conditions. Acronyms: UV=ultraviolet, VIS=visible light, IR=infrared. Camera: Panasonic DMC G5 full spectrum converted…. read more Colors of flowers seen in alternate spectrums

Potentilla flowers under ultraviolet

Camera: Panasonic DMC G5 converted to full spectrum (removal of hot mirror) filters: VIS:  S8612 (blocks infrared, passes visible light… read more Potentilla flowers under ultraviolet

MSU beekeepers fear for the future of colonies

By Michael Kransz | Published 06/25/14 2:08pm By Hayden Fennoy / The State News Entomology associate professor Zachary Huang searches… read more MSU beekeepers fear for the future of colonies

Colony collapse disorder lecture topic

Sunday, June 15, 2014, 8:30 am By the Midland Daily News “Honey Bees and the Colony Collapse Disorder” is the… read more Colony collapse disorder lecture topic