Tag: Apis mellifera
False queen in a laying worker colony
At the Friday lab meeting, I was told that one colony has become all “laying workers” by a visiting scholar… read more False queen in a laying worker colony
Bees foraging on catalpa leaves, anyone?
Ok, I have seen bees foraging on catalpa flowers, many years ago. In fact here are some pictures I took,… read more Bees foraging on catalpa leaves, anyone?
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?
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