In past years Washington State Beekeeping Association conducted its own winter loss survey along with Oregon State Beekeepers. To better gather the data needed to actually help, we now support the Bee Informed Partnership. Please participate in this years survey of all beekeepers. The Bee Informed Partnership, a joint project among numerous universities and laboratories, is a project whose … [Read more...]
Bee Informed Survey
March 9, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Are you ready to survey? Attention Washington State Beekeepers, in past years your State Beekeeping Association conducted its own winter loss survey along with Oregon State Beekeepers. To better gather the data needed to actually help, we now support the Bee Informed Partnership. Please participate in this years survey of all beekeepers. The Bee Informed Partnership (BIP) is a USDA/NIFA … [Read more...]
idiopathic brood disease syndrome (IBDS)
March 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment
This ezine is also available online at http://home.ezezine.com/1636/1636-2013.03.04.09.15.archive.html This article is from CATCH THE BUZZ Colonies with IBDS, a new-found disease, are likely to die even with low mite levels. These finding support the growing consensus that the causes of colony mortality are multiple and interrelated. By Matt Shipman A new long-term study of honey bee … [Read more...]
Controlled Atmosphere Overwintering
January 14, 2013 by 1 Comment
By Jason A. Long, M.S. Student, Washington State University Overwintering honey bee colonies is a common practice, with both outdoor wintering and indoor wintering conducted. Colonies heading into winter produce special winter bees. Winter bees, compared to summer bees, have enlarged fat bodies and pharyngeal glands, high levels of protein, and low levels of juvenile hormone. Winter bees live … [Read more...]
2012 Germplasm Importation of the Italian Honey Bee, Apis mellifera ligustica
January 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
By Walter S. Sheppard, Thurber Professor of Apiculture Recent declines in honey bee populations and increasing challenges to maintain colony health are of concern to both beekeepers and growers of crops needing pollination services. Amid widespread research on honey bee health issues, there remains a notable lack of research directed toward the genetic improvement of honey bees. There is a … [Read more...]
Honeybee Diseases and Pests
January 30, 2012 by
This table describes all of the main honeybee diseases and pests. Some, like the Bee Louse and Small Hive Beetle, are not yet a problem in the Inland Northwest. Clicking on “photos” will open up a new window with excellent photos from Zachary Huang of Michigan State University. … [Read more...]
