Varroa Mites and Associated Honey Bee Diseases More Severe than Previously Thought
Researchers from the University of Maryland and the U.S. Department of Agriculture recently completed the first comprehensive, multi-year study of honey bee parasites and disease as part of the National […]
The Commercial Bumble Bee Industry May Have Helped Spread Nosema to Wild Bee Populations
When most people think about bee pollinators in U.S. agriculture, they probably think of honey bees. However, bumble bees can also be used, especially in green houses where crops like […]
East African Honey Bees are Resilient to Varroa Mites and Nosema
Several parasites and pathogens that devastate honeybees in Europe, Asia, and the United States are spreading across East Africa, but do not appear to be impacting native honey bee populations […]