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Free Beekeeping Resources so you can Bee informed!

I find a lot of interesting resources on the web for my various species and projects, and I like to share them when I can. Here’s a lit of free resources that I’ve found to be super helpful in learning about bees and beekeeping! Free short course on beekeeping from the University of Arkansas online. […]

The Potential of the New mRNA Vaccine for Varroa Mites in Bees

I was reading an interesting study about the introduction of a new mRNA vaccine targeting Varroa destructor mites which I think presents a promising solution for small beekeepers. Varroa mites are a significant threat to honeybee colonies, causing severe damage and contributing to colony collapse. Traditional methods of controlling these mites, such as hanging strips […]

Beeware, so many scammers!

This Facebook group is a must join if you are working with bees. Exposing Scams and Fraud in Beekeeping has a master list of profile names and companies that are known scammers. For some reason, Beekeeping groups are full of scammers offering everything from queens to equipment, but mostly live bees in the form of […]