Enemies of the Hive. First Lessons in Beekeeping by Keith S. Delaplane Chapter 8 Honey Bee Disorders, Parasites, Predators and Nest Invaders
|
|
- Ashley Hopkins
- 5 years ago
- Views:
Transcription
1 Enemies of the Hive First Lessons in Beekeeping by Keith S. Delaplane Chapter 8 Honey Bee Disorders, Parasites, Predators and Nest Invaders This Powerpoint Presentation prepared by Charles Heatherly
2 US Honey Bee Losses
3 Source: American Bee Journal Mar 15
4 U.S. Honey Bee Losses Average Losses % % Estimated losses 2013 > 45% % % % % U.S. 10 year average loss < 33%
5 Honey Bee Disorders Diseases Parasites Nest Invaders Predators Pesticides Incompetent Beekeeper
6 Integrated Pest Management The use of a variety of pest treatments such as genetic host resistance, cultural practices, beneficial organisms, and a minimum of toxic chemicals. As long as pest levels stay below the treatment or economic threshold, it is not necessary to use toxic pesticides.
7 Treatment Threshold For a given pest or crop system, the treatment threshold is the specific number, - a pest number, density or level of damage that is acceptable p 106
8 Diseases of Brood American Foulbrood European Foulbrood Chalkbrood Sacbrood
9 Adult Diseases Nosema apis Nosema ceranae Viruses
10 Parasitic Mites Varroa destructor Tracheal Acarapis woodi
11 Scavengers Wax Moth Small Hive Beetle (Know how to distinguish between larva)
12 Wax Moth Damage
13 Predators Bears Skunks Ants Hornets Birds Mice
14 American Foulbrood Spore forming Bacterium Paenibacillus Highly infectious Highly destructive AFB spores almost indestructible No economic threshold Zero tolerance
15 American Foulbrood Treatment Burning the hive and bees is most common remedy NC has fumigation chamber See your area bee inspector Treatment Terramycin Only suppresses growth of spores, no cure - There is no cure
16 American Foulbrood Best way to distinguish AFB from EFB - ropy dead larva
17 American Foulbrood Irregular brood pattern
18 European Foulbrood Bacterium Melissococcus plutonius Symptoms similar to AFB Less virulent
19 Chalkbrood Pathogenic fungus Asocophaera apis Dead white, chalky Mummies No treatment except IPM Keep hive dry and well ventilated Prevented through good management Hygenic Queens
20 Sacbrood Relatively minor and rare disease Caused by virus No remedial medication Dead larvae are flaccid, watery Look like a Chinese slipper
21 Adult Diseases Nosema apis most serious Single celled protozoan Nosema apis Rarely kills but triggers morbities Reduced lifespan Reduce productivity Increased queen supercedure Low population Sluggish Spring buildup
22 Nosema apis Treatment - antibotic Fumagilin B Nosema ceranae More of a recent problem in Europe
23 Viruses Kasmir bee virus Deformed wing virus Symptoms - bees lose body hair, Movement is disorganized Trembling No known treatment Cull damaged brood comb Requeen Control varroa to reduce potential infection
24 Varroa destructor Parasitic Mites
25 Tracheal Acarapis woodi
26 Varroa Mites Most damaging pest of US honey bee Introduced in US in 1987 First found in NC in 1990 Visible to human eye Cycle begins with female mite in open brood cell, preferably drone She lays eggs one male, several daughters They mate, emerge
27 Varroa Mites Effected bees suffer physical injury Reduced blood volume Reduced longevity Reduced productivity Typical infection occurs in late season (Fall) Hive weakened by varroa succumbs to other pests
28 Detection of Varroa Mites Sticky Sheet Powdered Sugar Shake
29 Treatment of Varroa Mite Apistan (fluvinate) Check Mite (coumoflous) Api-life var (thymol) Formic Acid Apivar (Amitraz) Oxalic Acid Integrated Pest Management Screened bottom boards Hygenic Queen
30 Various Treatments Mites Also for Small Hive Beetle Oxalic Acid American Foulbrood Nosema Wax Moths
31
32 Oxalic Acid This Not This!
33 Oxalic Acid An Article by Jennfer Berry Randy Oliver, Scientific Beekeeping questions-answers-and-more-questions-part- 1-of-2-parts/
34 Tracheal Mite Acarapis woodi Long history of troubling the honey bee Has been around for more than a century First detected in NC in 1980 Honey bee Act of 1922, a response closed importation for 83 years
35 Characteristics of Tracheal Mite Lives and reproduces in breathing tube Young bees are preferred Microscopic Infestation occurs in late winter Or early spring 25% infestation is very damaging
36 Symptoms of Tracheal Mites Bees will crawl in grass near hive entrance Cannot form an effective winter cluster Most common symptom is an empty hive K-wing syndrome
37 Treatment of Tracheal Mite Menthol crystals Mite Away II, an absorbent pad with formic acid - Extender patty - vegetable oil and powders sugar disrupts mite and is harmless to environment, or bee keeper
38 Nest Scavengers Wax Moth Small Hive Beetle
39 Wax Moth Galleria mellonella An old foe And strangely, a friend, too Cleans out abandoned nests, spores rendering them clean for future use Problem occurs when wax moths take over weak hive and destroy it
40 Damage by Wax Moth
41 Wax Moth Female enters hive, usually at night Lays eggs Larvae emerge, eat protein litter Seeks a protected spot Chews cavity in wood Spins silken cocoon and pupates
42 Characteristics of Wax Moth Moth activity in living colonies Moth activity in stored equipment Moths are secondary problem, not a primary problem Moth Problem usually traced to queenless colony or varroa mites
43 Treatment for Moths Paradichlorobenzene in stored equip. Stack stored hives cross ways to allow light and ventilation (see p 128) Requeen Control Varroa mites Use 9 frames in supers rather than 10
44 Wax Moth Larva Compared with SHB Larva Wax Moth Larva SHB Larva
45 Small Hive Beetle Most recent pest Scavenger Not a major threat to strong colony Can quickly wipe out a weak colony Has become a major problem in SE US First found in NC in 1998
46 Small Hive Beetle Adult female lays eggs in cavity Larvae emerge to eat honey, brood, protein litter and grow Larval is most damaging stage Frames become slimy Larvae exits hive to pupate in soil
47 Small Hive Beetle Treatment threshold is 300 beetles according to Delaplane Personally, I think it is much less!
48 Treatment of Small Hive Beetle Integrated Pest Management Hygenic Bees SHB traps Hive tool smash
49 Predators Bear Skunk Ants Hornets Birds Pesticides Mice
50 Non-infectious Disorders Queenlessness Robbing Agricultural Pesticides Incompetent Beekeeper
51 Good, Disease Free Brood Pattern
52 Thought of an old beekeeper We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid. Benjamin Franklin
Week 3: Bee Diseases & Pests. Richard Manley & Rick Moranz
Week 3: Bee Diseases & Pests Richard Manley & Rick Moranz Week 3: Agenda Bee Diseases Apiary Management Colony Health & Disease Management Seasonal Treatments & Best Practices Seasonal Preparations Pests
More informationKathleen Prough Chief Apiary Inspector IDNR, Div. of Entomology & Plant Pathology Work # Cell # ,
Kathleen Prough Chief Apiary Inspector IDNR, Div. of Entomology & Plant Pathology E-mail: kprough@dnr.in.gov Work # 317-232-4123 Cell # 317-504-6406, 317-412-3315 Seek to control pest using a variety of
More informationDiseases and pests of honey bees. Zachary Huang Michigan State University. Varroa mite (Varroa destructor) (formerly Varroa jacobsoni)
Diseases and pests of honey bees Zachary Huang Michigan State University bees@msu.edu 1. Varroa mite 2. American foulbrood 3. Nosema ceranae 4. Small hive beetle 5. Tracheal mite 6. Wax moth 7. Chalkbrood
More informationHoney Bee Pests and Diseases. Dale McMahan
Honey Bee Pests and Diseases Dale McMahan Honey Bee Pests and Diseases Pests Varroa Mite Trachael Mite Wax Moth Small Hive Beetle Diseases American Foul Brood European Foul Brood Nosema Chalk Brood Sac
More informationOverview. Brood Diseases. Adult Diseases. American Foulbrood (AFB) European Foulbrood (EFB) Chalkbrood Sacbrood. Nosema
Brood Diseases Overview American Foulbrood (AFB) European Foulbrood (EFB) Chalkbrood Sacbrood Adult Diseases Nosema Parasites Overview Varroa Mites (varroa destructor) Tracheal Mites Predators Wax Moths
More informationHoney Bee Maladies, Disorders, Pests and Nest Invaders Rick Thompson, Surry County Beekeeper, March 18, 2013
Honey Bee Maladies, Disorders, Pests and Nest Invaders Rick Thompson, Surry County Beekeeper, March 18, 2013 Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Methods of keeping Pests at or below an acceptable level. Typically
More informationCOMMON PROBLEMS AFFECTING HONEY BEES PATHOGENS, PESTS, PARASITES, DISEASES & PREDATORS
COMMON PROBLEMS AFFECTING HONEY BEES PATHOGENS, PESTS, PARASITES, DISEASES & PREDATORS Prepared and presented by: Bill Evans, Master Beekeeper Chilton County, AL PATHOGENS (Agents of Ills) Bacteria & Viruses
More informationTHE HIVE INSPECTION What are you looking for? and What do you see?
THE HIVE INSPECTION What are you looking for? and What do you see? Prepared & Presented by: Bill Evans Master Beekeeper Rose Hill Farm, LLC Jemison, Alabama OUTSIDE OF THE HIVE What is the level of activity
More informationDiseases and Pests, Tammy Horn, Photo by Jason Gaines, 2015
Diseases and Pests, Tammy Horn, 2016 Photo by Jason Gaines, 2015 Let s Start with the Healthy patterns: Below are photos of a Good Queen Laying Pattern Photos courtesy of Maryann Frazier Healthy larvae
More informationIntegrated Pest Management
Integrated Pest Management Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a strategy for maintaining a pest or parasite population below its economic threshold through the coordinated use of one or more methods.
More informationIntegrated Pest Management. For Beekeepers. Lynn Williams
Integrated Pest Management For Beekeepers Lynn Williams 803-504-9313 Meet Our Enemy VARROA DESTRUCTOR Scientific name Varroa destructor Originally a pest of Asian honey bee Introduced to United States
More informationResources for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Varroa Mite Control
Honey Bee Research and Extension Program Dyce Lab for Honey Bee Studies 09 Freese Rd, Ithaca NY 14850 website: www.pollinator.cals.cornell.edu Resources for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Varroa
More informationRecommendations for Management of Honey Bee Pests and Diseases in Alberta 2012
Recommendations for Management of Honey Bee Pests and Diseases in Alberta 2012 Dr. Medhat Nasr Alberta Provincial Apiculturist, Research and Innovation Division, Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development
More informationVarroa Mites. Diagnose the disease first then diagnose the problem with the Honey Bee. Where can You find Varroa Mites?
Varroa Mites Diagnose the disease first then diagnose the problem with the Where can You find Varroa Mites? The Greeks were the first to find and name the Mite. It is believed that mites have been here
More informationVarroa destructor, How bad could that bee? Philip Moore Research Associate The University of Tennessee
Varroa destructor, How bad could that bee? Philip Moore Research Associate The University of Tennessee pmoore17@utk.edu bees.tennessee.edu extension.org/bee_health You Tube: BeeHealth Facebook: Bee Health
More informationDo, or do not, treat for mites? Pro s and Con s of. Methods
Do, or do not, treat for mites? Pro s and Con s of Various Treatment Methods Managing Mites NEW RIVER VALLEY BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION SEPTEMBER 14 TH 2017 New hire at Virginia Tech Extension Apiculturist:
More informationNZQA Expiring unit standard version 3 Page 1 of 5. Demonstrate knowledge of the varroa mite and its control in the beekeeping industry
Page 1 of 5 Title Demonstrate knowledge of the varroa mite and its control in the beekeeping industry Level 3 Credits 6 Purpose People credited with this unit standard are able to describe: the history
More informationLearning to identify a common cause of winter death in Northern Climates
Why did my honey bees die? March 8, 2016 Blog Learning to identify a common cause of winter death in Northern Climates By Meghan Milbrath, Michigan State University Extension, March 8, 2016 Guest Blog
More information2011 Ontario Treatment Recommendations for Honey Bee Disease and Mite Control
2011 Ontario Treatment Recommendations for Honey Bee Disease and Mite Control APRIL 2011 This document is intended as a guide for the management of pests and diseases of honey bee colonies in Ontario.
More informationRecommendations for Management of Honey Bee Diseases and Pests in Alberta
Recommendations for Management of Honey Bee Diseases and Pests in Alberta 2014-2015 Dr. Medhat Nasr Alberta Provincial Apiculturist, Crop Research and Extension, Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development,
More informationBeekeeping PARASITIC MITES OF HONEY BEES. Greg Hunt, Bee Specialist, Purdue University
Beekeeping PURDUE EXTENSION E-201-W Department of Entomology PARASITIC MITES OF HONEY BEES Greg Hunt, Bee Specialist, Purdue University VARROA MITES Varroa mites (Varroa destructor) can be seen on the
More informationVarroa Mites: Samples and Controls (Varroa destructor or jacobsoni) -discovered S.E. Asia 1904; U.S. 1987
Varroa Mites: Samples and Controls (Varroa destructor or jacobsoni) -discovered S.E. Asia 1904; U.S. 1987 Tammy Horn Potter, KY State Apiarist KY Dept of AGR 502.229.2950 Tammy.potter@ky.gov Many thanks
More informationVARROA IS PUBLIC ENEMY # 1
Presented by Lance Wilson Certified Master Beekeeper-GMBP 1 VARROA IS PUBLIC ENEMY # 1 Arrived in U.S. in1987 80% of the problem Killed 90-95% (S. California Study) Associated 85% of collapse in Canada
More informationPresented by Judy Scher
Presented by Judy Scher July 1 July 15 Beginning of Beekeeper s Fall for beekeepers west of the Cascades Going Into Fall July / August Fall September - November Winter Thanksgiving - February Care of Honey
More informationPreparing Honeybee Colonies for Winter
1 Preparing Honeybee Colonies for Winter The importance of preparing colonies to enter the winter in a healthy state, with an adequate supply of young healthy bees and stores, cannot be overemphasised.
More informationA NEW LOOK AT SPLITS
A NEW LOOK AT SPLITS Beekeeping requires more attention to detail in today's environment. Varroa mites, the viruses they bring, new insecticides, small hive beetles, and early Queen supersedure make beekeeping
More informationPRACTICAL 16 FAMILIARIZATION WITH ENEMIES OF HONEY BEES AND THEIR CONTROL
PRACTICAL 16 FAMILIARIZATION WITH ENEMIES OF HONEY BEES AND THEIR CONTROL Aim: To become familiar with important bee enemies and their management. Honey bee colonies are attacked by a large number of enemies.
More informationFigure 1. Thresholds for sticky board types. Threshold of 60 varroa mites. Threshold of 120 varroa mites. Research by the beekeeper for the beekeeper
Bees have a close-knit relationship with people. They have accompanied us on many of our major migrations over time and are found all over the globe. The domestication of bees and the practice of beekeeping
More informationGUIDELINES FOR PREVENTION, DETECTION AND CONTROL OF HONEY BEE PATHOTHOGENS AND PARASITES IN TEXAS. American Foulbrood.. 1. European Foulbrood..
GUIDELINES FOR PREVENTION, DETECTION AND CONTROL OF HONEY BEE PATHOTHOGENS AND PARASITES IN TEXAS Department of Entomology, Texas A&M University (Last Update: September 13, 2007) TABLE OF CONTENTS American
More informationMay 4th Monthly meeting Friends Meeeting House 7:30pm. June Association Apiary visit Richmond Street (date to be announced)
May 4th Monthly meeting Friends Meeeting House 7:30pm June Association Apiary visit Richmond Street (date to be announced) Geoff Critchley Making Richmond Street Apiary Stoke. Increase/Cut it Out July
More informationDwindling bees, excessive numbers of dead bees at hive entrances. Nosema ceranae appears more prevalent in the tropics
avoid brood chilling Sac Brood (SBV) Sac Brood Virus (a Cell contents removed as picoma-like Iflavirus water white sack causing only minor colony loss of bees) Rarely problematic but likely symptomatic
More informationVarroa Management. How do I know if my colonies have Varroa?
U H H O N E Y B E E V A R R O A P R O J E C T Varroa Management This booklet provides basic information about the monitoring and control of the parasitic mite, Varroa destructor, in Hawaii. The Varroa
More informationSiting your apiary and the years work. By Michael O Neill and Jacqui Glisson
Siting your apiary and the years work By Michael O Neill and Jacqui Glisson Suitable location for apiary Sheltered South or south east facing, early sun Not in a frost pocket Not under trees or electric
More informationFirst Year Beekeeper. Experiences and Lessons Learned. Eric Miller January 2016
First Year Beekeeper Experiences and Lessons Learned Eric Miller January 2016 Why Decide to Keep Bees in the First Place? Tree hugger with a homesteading fetish History of seeking out unusual hobbies,
More informationEAS MASTER BEEKEEPER WRITTEN EXAM 2016 NEW JERSEY
CODE TIME EAS MASTER BEEKEEPER WRITTEN EXAM 2016 NEW JERSEY THE EAS Written Exam has 47 questions totaling 100 points. the passing grade is 85 percent or better, Read questions carefully. Answer the question
More informationBest Management Practices for Varroa Mite Control in Wisconsin Liz Walsh, Texas A&M University and Kent Pegorsch, WHPA President January 2018
Best Management Practices for Varroa Mite Control in Wisconsin Liz Walsh, Texas A&M University and Kent Pegorsch, WHPA President January 2018 Introduction Beekeepers from hobbyist to commercial scale are
More information2014 Ontario Treatment Recommendations for Honey Bee Disease and Mite Control
2014 Ontario Treatment Recommendations for Honey Bee Disease and Mite Control April 2014 This document is intended as a guide for the management of pests and diseases of honey bee colonies in Ontario.
More informationPLANNING FOR VARROA MEGHAN MILBRATH, MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION, MARCH 2017
PLANNING FOR VARROA MEGHAN MILBRATH, MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION, MARCH 2017 We are in the middle of an epidemic of varroa mites (Varroa destructor). Varroa mites damage developing honey bees and
More informationBeekeeping in Coastal California. January
Beekeeping in Coastal California January The bees stay clustered for warmth and protection in the hive during cold cloudy weather, but they will enthusiastically venture out during warm, sunny days to
More informationLaunching MAQS in the US: Response from Beekeepers and the Latest Research Rome, 30-March 2012
Launching MAQS in the US: Response from Beekeepers and the Latest Research Rome, 30-March 2012 Sections of the Presentation 1. Fundamental principles of honey bee population dynamics. 2. Natural risks
More informationDO NOT SEND US THIS PAPER SURVEY! WE WILL NOT ENTER ANY RESPONSES PROVIDED ON THIS PREVIEW.
Preview of the 2016-2017 Bee Informed Partnership National Colony Loss and Management Survey DO NOT SEND US THIS PAPER SURVEY! WE WILL NOT ENTER ANY RESPONSES PROVIDED ON THIS PREVIEW. This preview of
More informationHive Monitoring 2.0 3Ws
Hive Monitoring 2.0 3Ws Permission had been granted to Dori Plansky for the private use of this Hive Mortality w/ Solutions ppt. No other copies or distributions are granted without prior permission from
More informationFOR TREATMENT OF VARROOSIS CAUSED BY VARROA DESTRUCTOR IN HONEY BEES (APIS MELLIFERA)
FORMICPRO From Nature, to Nurture. WWW.NODGLOBAL.COM 1-613-398-8422 INFO@NODGLOBAL.COM Healthy Bees. Healthy Planet. FORMIC PRO: WHAT ARE THEY? Formic Pro is a formic acid polysaccharide gel strip for
More informationBREEDING QUEENS IN THE AGE OF VARROA
BREEDING QUEENS IN THE AGE OF VARROA MEGHAN MILBRATH 2018 http://mudsongs.org/honeybees-in-flight-video/ GOLDEN ERA OF BEEKEEPING NEW ERA OF BEEKEEPING LOCAL, NORTHERN TREATMENT FREE QUEENS YEAR 1 1 FALL
More informationEAS Master Beekeeper Lab Exam 2014 Kentucky
NAME: Start: EAS Master Beekeeper Lab Exam 2014 Kentucky The EAS lab exam contains 25 STATIONS each with one or more items. There are questions related to the items at each station worth a total of 4 points
More informationBee Informed Partnership: Sentinel Apiary Program Final Report 2017
Final Report 20 Dear Sentinel Participant, Thank you for participating with us in the 20 Sentinel Apiary Program! This was the biggest year of the program yet. Since the program was piloted in 205, we
More informationMITE AWAY QUICK STRIPS FAQS
PRODUCT HISTORY WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MITE-AWAY II, MAQS AND THE MITE AWAY QUICK STRIPS? Mite-Away II was a 21-day formic acid product registered for a short period of time in Canada and the United
More informationB E E L I N E S. Thanks, John! Farewell to John Gruszka. Then... and Now. ISSN Issue # 116
BEELINES Winter 2009 ISSN 0840-6421 Issue # 116 Farewell to John Gruszka B E E L I N E S Then... and Now. After 32 years of service to the Government of Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan beekeepers, John Gruszka
More information1* In what state(s)/territory did you keep your colonies between April 2017 and April 2018? (Select all that apply)
Preview of the 2017-2018 Bee Informed Partnership DO NOT SEND US THIS PAPER SURVEY! WE WILL NOT ENTER ANY RESPONSES PROVIDED ON THIS PREVIEW. This preview of the survey is intended to allow you to look
More informationSteven & Angelia Coy Wiggins, MS
Steven & Angelia Coy Wiggins, MS www.coybeecompany.com Russian Honey Bees & the RHBA What makes Russian bees special? Varroa Mites & Mite Resistance Russians bees are: Resistant to Varroa mites Resistant
More informationWHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MAQS+ AND THE MITE AWAY QUICK STRIPS?
PRODUCT HISTORY WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MAQS+ AND THE MITE AWAY QUICK STRIPS? MAQS+ is the next generation product to the Mite Away Quick Strips formulation. The major differences include the extended
More informationMaking Splits. Jeff Harris
Making Splits Jeff Harris Extension/Research Apiculturist Department Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Entomology & Plant Pathology Mississippi State University, MS 39762 Mississippi Agricultural & Forestry
More informationThe Varroa Bee Mite 1
The Varroa Bee Mite 1 Malcolm T. Sanford and H. L. Cromroy 2 Varroa jacobsoni is potentially the most serious pest ever to threaten world beekeeping. Reports from other areas where the mite has been introduced
More informationPests & Diseases of Honeybees
Chapter No. 4 Pests & Diseases of Honeybees Introduction by Laura Brettell & Stephen Martin (Salford University, Manchester, UK) Honey bees are one of only two insect species managed by humans, the other
More informationA survey of Nosema spp. and Varroa destructor mites in honey bee (Apis mellifera) colonies. throughout Western Dominica Apiaries
Page 1 of 12 A survey of Nosema spp. and Varroa destructor mites in honey bee (Apis mellifera) colonies throughout Western Dominica Apiaries By Brent Goebel and Taylor Wenner Presented to: Dr. Kevin Conway
More informationManaging Varroa Mites in Honey Bee Colonies
Managing Varroa Mites in Honey Bee Colonies In recent years, honey bee health has become a primary focus of researchers in response to several episodes in which commercial colonies were lost at unusually
More informationBEEKEEPING UNDER THE ARCH
BEEKEEPING UNDER THE ARCH This is NOT a how to, but more of a what/when to do thing. I used paragraphs rather than point form to give an idea of a continuum, so a specific date to do something is not as
More informationNomenclature. David E. MacFawn Master Craftsman Beekeeper SCBA Aiken Journeyman Class Saturday, April 23, 2016
Nomenclature David E. MacFawn Master Craftsman Beekeeper SCBA Aiken Journeyman Class Saturday, April 23, 216 Carl Linnaeus Carl Linnaeus (177-1778) The Father of Taxonomy Linnaeus desired to name all insects
More information2017 Recommendations for Administering Antibiotics and Acaricides to Honey Bees
2017 Recommendations for Administering Antibiotics and Acaricides to Honey Bees Prepared by and further information can be obtained from: Rhéal Lafrenière Phone: 204-945-4825 David Ostermann Phone: 204-945-3861
More informationSusquehanna Beekeeper s Association
Susquehanna Beekeeper s Association V O L U M E 5 5 M A Y J U N E 2 0 1 5 I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E : President s Message To Treat or Not to Treat Notes from the Apiary Reminders, Odds and Ends Claudia
More informationComparison of the reproductive ability of varroa mites in worker and drone brood of Africanized Honey Bees
Comparison of the reproductive ability of varroa mites in worker and drone brood of Africanized Honey Bees Rafael A. Calderón F. Tropical Beekeeping Research Center (CINAT) Universidad Nacional, Costa
More informationDARG Predator Mites An Experience of their use
DARG Predator Mites An Experience of their use In 211 Jon Arul was given the task of setting up the Bee Vet on behalf of St. David s Poultry Team Ltd, a Veterinary practice near Lympstone. He was very
More informationApiguard - Frequently Asked Questions
1 What is Apiguard? Apiguard is thymol in a slow-release gel used to control varroa mites in honeybee colonies. Apiguard is a product suitable for use in organic farming in the European Union. 2 How do
More informationYOUR BEES DON T HAVE TO DIE
YOUR BEES DON T HAVE TO DIE HOW CAN WE BECOME TREATMENT-FREE WITHOUT KILLING OUR COLONIES? MEGHAN MILBRATH, MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION, SEPTEMBER 2016 The Sand Hill - http://www.sandhillbees.com/
More informationVARROA MITE MONITORING
VARROA MITE MONITORING USING A SUGAR ROLL TO IDENTIFY POPULATIONS OF VARROA DESTRUCTOR IN HONEY BEE COLONIES MEGHAN MILBRATH, MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION, APRIL 2016 All photos in this document
More informationVARROA MITE MONITORING
VARROA MITE MONITORING USING A SUGAR ROLL TO QUANTIFY INFESTATION OF VARROA DESTRUCTOR IN HONEY BEE COLONIES MEGHAN MILBRATH, MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION, JANUARY 2018 All photos in this document
More informationNewsletter of The Beekeepers Club Inc. Est September 2016.
1 Newsletter of The Beekeepers Club Inc. Est 1998. September 2016. Mission statement: To enhance the learning and better practices of the art of beekeeping within our community. 3rd prize 2016 competition.
More informationDEVELOPING NEW TREATMENTS
BRINGING NEW BEE HEALTH VARROACIDE PRODUCTS TO MARKET DEVELOPING NEW TREATMENTS As the threat of Varroa continues, scientists are keeping up their search for effective ways to help beekeepers protect their
More informationEVALUATION OF EARLY SUMMER SPLITS ON VARROA MITE REDUCTION AND COLONY PRODUCTIVITY. Kathleen Ciola Evans
EVALUATION OF EARLY SUMMER SPLITS ON VARROA MITE REDUCTION AND COLONY PRODUCTIVITY by Kathleen Ciola Evans A thesis submitted to the Faculty of the University of Delaware in partial fulfillment of the
More informationNatural Beekeeping. Small Hive Beekeeping to Manage Varroa Mites
Natural Beekeeping Small ive Beekeeping to Manage Varroa Mites oney Bee Nests Seasonal Management Traditional Southern Beekeeping LATE SPRING S B B S EARLY SUMMER B MID-SUMMER B LATE SUMMER B Langstroth
More informationPresident's Buzzz. Upcoming Meeting
President's Buzzz By George McAllister If you have been keeping bees for any length of time you have heard beekeepers lament about varroa mites. What makes this issue so frustrating is there is no simple
More informationTOOLS FOR VARROA MANAGEMENT
TOOLS FOR VARROA MANAGEMENT A GUIDE TO EFFECTIVE VARROA SAMPLING & CONTROL HEALTHY BEES HEALTHY PEOPLE HEALTHY PLANET Fourth Edition - October 31, 2016 Copyright 2015 The Keystone Policy Center on behalf
More informationSBA NEWS LETTER ARTICLE: THE SASKATRAZ PROJECT - APRIL 2011
SBA NEWS LETTER ARTICLE: THE SASKATRAZ PROJECT - APRIL 2011 MANAGEMENT OF VARROA POPULATIONS WITH SASKATRAZ BREEDING STOCK AND SELECTIVE TREATMENT STRATEGIES Albert J. Robertson 1, Mohammad Mosterjeran
More informationScreened bottom boards
Screened bottom boards by Dr Doug Somerville & Dr Damian Collins August 2014 RIRDC Publication No 14/061 RIRDC Project No PRJ-006390 2014 Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation. All rights
More informationManaging Varroa. About this leaflet
Managing Varroa 1 About this leaflet Managing Varroa Since its discovery in England in 1992 the parasitic mite, Varroa destructor, has spread to infest colonies of honey bees throughout the UK. Its management
More informationAnnual Report National Bee Unit North East Region. December 2015
Annual Report National Bee Unit North East Region The 05 Season An Overview December 05 Colonies that were well prepared with healthy bees and good reserves of food enjoyed a fairly mild start to last
More informationA K.I.S.S. Model for Breeding Locally-adapted Varroa-resistant Bees
A K.I.S.S. Model for Breeding Locally-adapted Varroa-resistant Bees By tradition, beekeepers bred for productive, workable survivors Nearly all breeds of animals and plants were selectively bred prior
More informationApril An update on American Foulbrood (AFB)
April 2015 Also in this issue P2. Better Bees for Airedale Dates for the diary P3-4. Spring disease inspections guide P5. A recipe for polish Foundation free frames? An update on American Foulbrood (AFB)
More informationVarroa destructor Infestation in Untreated Honey Bee (Hymenoptera: Apidae) Colonies Selected for Hygienic Behavior
Varroa destructor Infestation in Untreated Honey Bee (Hymenoptera: Apidae) Colonies Selected for Hygienic Behavior Author(s): Marla Spivak and Gary S. Reuter Source: Journal of Economic Entomology, 94(2):326-331.
More informationIPM Fun with Insects, Weeds and the Environment. Lesson #2 Insect IPM. The New York State Integrated Pest Management Program
IPM Fun with Insects, Weeds and the Environment Lesson #2 Insect IPM The New York State Integrated Pest Management Program Learn how you can use the 6 steps of integrated pest management to help protect
More informationBEE NEWS & VIEWS. The Mississippi Beekeepers Association Newsletter. Giving Credit to Those in the Trenches By Jeff Harris
BEE NEWS & VIEWS The Mississippi Beekeepers Association Newsletter Giving Credit to Those in the Trenches I unintentionally slighted the legislators that really fought for the tax exempt status for honey
More informationFY ' 06 Apiary Inspection Report Illinois Department of Agriculture (July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006)
FY ' 06 Apiary Inspection Report Illinois Department of Agriculture (July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006) The Apiary Inspection Section of the Illinois Department of Agriculture administers the Illinois
More informationVarroa Mite, Varroa destructor Anderson and Trueman (Arachnida: Acari:Varroidae) 1
EENY-473 Varroa Mite, Varroa destructor Anderson and Trueman (Arachnida: Acari:Varroidae) 1 James D. Ellis and C. M. Zettel Nalen 2 Introduction The varroa mite, Varroa destructor Anderson and Trueman,
More informationThe Bee Keepers Year
The Bee Keepers Year December, January & February Monitor hive entrances for build up of dead bees and blockage. Wedge up the back of the hive to ensure the floor slopes gently forwards. Repair Woodpecker
More informationP R O P I L I. President s Corner. Beekeepers of Volusia County Florida. From the President s Hive Stand. Founded February 9, 2010.
Founded February 9, 2010 Beekeepers of Volusia County Florida September 2013 P R O P I L I President s Corner From the President s Hive Stand Hello Beekeepers of Volusia Co. I hope everything is going
More informationNewsletter of the Appalachian Beekeepers
1 Newsletter of the Appalachian Beekeepers Meeting the First Monday of Each Month 7 p.m. at Mountain Folk Center (formerly Industrial Park) 65 Folk Center Circle, Murphy, NC 28906 www.appalachianbeekeepers.com
More informationVarroa attacks! Erik Osterlund
Varroa attacks! Erik Osterlund I ve been a beekeeper for 35 years and been interested in making a better bee through breeding and selection almost the whole time. In 1983 I visited Brother Adam for the
More informationBeekeepers of Volusia County Florida
Founded February 9, 2010 Beekeepers of Volusia County Florida Newsletter, May 2016 Management Calendar May 2016 1. Continue to inspect for colony maladies but don t treat for diseases while producing honey
More informationCopyright in the typographical arrangement and design rests with the Crown.
Managing Varroa About this leaflet Since its discovery in England in 1992 the parasitic mite, Varroa destructor, has spread to infest colonies of honey bees throughout the UK. Its management has now become
More informationnnjbees.org August 2017 NORTHEAST NEW JERSEY BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY A division of New Jersey Beekeepers Association
nnjbees.org August 2017 NORTHEAST NEW JERSEY BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY A division of New Jersey Beekeepers Association President Frank Mortimer 201-417-7309 3 rd V. Pres. Karl Schoenknecht 201-891-0947
More informationCAGE. ENGLISH INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Insertion of the cage. lnsertion of the queen. Restriction of brood period. right position
CAGE ENGLISH INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Insertion of the cage Put the cage on the foundation on time or insert it on a comb at the centre of the beehive, cutting the part of comb that is sufficient to contain
More informationHive Vibes. Newsletter of the Appalachian Beekeepers. VOL VI March No. 3. Meeting the First Monday of Each Month
Hive Vibes Newsletter of the Appalachian Beekeepers VOL VI March 2011..No. 3 Meeting the First Monday of Each Month 7 p.m. at Andrews Community Center Andrews, NC 28901 www.appalachianbeekeepers.com From
More informationMetarhizium fungus growing out of varroa mites collected from bottom board sticky cards. It s Not About Being Lucky
NORTHWEST DISTRICT BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION MARCH 2018 Our mission: to promote interest in honey bees and beekeeping through the Northwest District of Western Washington, and, in particular, Snohomish County.
More informationTITLE SUBTITLE Issue # ISSUE NUMBER 12 NEXT MEETING MARCH 22, 2017
TITLE SUBTITLE Issue # CENTRAL COAST BEEKEEPERS NEWSLETTER March 2017 ISSUE NUMBER 12 NEXT MEETING MARCH 22, 2017 PRESIDENT S MESSAGE Greetings Central Coast Beekeepers-- We had our usual winter hiatus
More informationTHE BEELINE Founded 1908 Volume XXIX, No. 110 June 2005
THE BEELINE Founded 1908 Volume XXIX, No. 110 June 2005 President's Message by David G. Smith A Challenge for you: If you watched the NBC Evening News on Wednesday, April 27, 2005, you will remember the
More informationUpcoming Events. Issue 8, October 2017
Issue 8, October 2017 Upcoming Events 14th October 2017 Barnet Beekeepers 1936 Video 'A Year In The Apiary', 2pm In the October monthly meeting we will be showing footage of Barnet Beekeepers from 1936.
More informationFY ' 04 Apiary Inspection Report Illinois Department of Agriculture (July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004)
FY ' 04 Apiary Inspection Report Illinois Department Agriculture (July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004) The Apiary Inspection Section the Illinois Department Agriculture administers the Illinois Bees and
More informationThis article was written by Christopher Davey in early It was first published in the April 2010 issue of the UK journal Beekeepers Quarterly.
This article was written by Christopher Davey in early 2010. It was first published in the April 2010 issue of the UK journal Beekeepers Quarterly. Here at last Mites on safari By Christopher Davey The
More informationVarroa mite reproductive biology. How Trump Won. How Varroa Won 3/10/2018. Zachary Huang Michigan State University East Lansing, Michigan, USA
Varroa mite reproductive biology How Trump Won Zachary Huang Michigan State University East Lansing, Michigan, USA How Varroa Won Varroa destructor Anderson & Trueman (Acari: Varroidae) Adult female :
More informationNational Bee Unit South East Region December 2009
National Bee Unit South East Region December 2009 This year s overview of the activities of the SE region team of bee inspectors The South East Team This season began on 30 th March and there were some
More information