Category: Bee Health

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John Skinner – University of Tennessee

Dr. Skinner is in the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology where he is Professor and Extension Apiculturist. He is the Director for the eXtension.org Community of Practice in Bee Health.

His work in the Pollinator Security for Northeastern Corps project has been to oversee provision of electronic access to information through extension.org/bee_health, which includes the project plan, objectives, members, and results. Much of his recent effort has been filming and then posting extensive video footage of the participating commodities …

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Samuel Hanes – University of Maine

Dr. Hanes is in the Department of Anthropology and has been conducting a sociological analysis of farmers, for the Pollinator Security in Northeastern Crops project, as it relates to their understanding of pollination, pollinator biology, and the management of pollinators. This research characterizes grower philosophies and perceptions, but also sheds light on best strategies for outreach and technology transfer.

Contact Information:

email: samuel.hanes@umit.maine.edu…

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Anne Averill – The University of Massachusetts- Amherst

Dr. Anne Averill is Project Director and works to coordinate the research and outreach efforts of the many cooperators in the Pollinator Security for Northeastern Crops USDA-SCRI grant.

She is a professor and co-director of the Environmental Science undergraduate major in the Department of Environmental Conservation at UMass-Amherst. Her specialization is in Insect Behavior and Ecology (Insect/Plant Interactions, Cranberry Entomology).  For the SCRI project, she also leads the research on cranberry.  She is conducting studies of the bee community in …

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Aaron Hoshide- The University of Maine

Dr. Hoshide is in the School of Economics and serves as the lead on agricultural farm economics for the Pollinator Security for Northeastern Corps project. He is developing economic analyses on management decisions and providing end-user information. He is collaborating in the assessment of the economic cost / benefit ratio of native pollinators across blueberry and cranberry and investigating the economic incentives and impediments to growers who may choose to implement production practices to enhance pollination.

Contact Information:

email: aaron.hoshide@umit.maine.edu…

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Pollinating Highbush Blueberries

Investment in this critical component of blueberry production is essential for profitable yields

Pollinating Highbush Blueberries

Investment in this critical component of blueberry production is essential for profitable yields

Rufus Isaacs, Jason Gibbs, Emily May
Department of Entomology, Michigan State University

Eric Hanson and Jim Hancock
Department of Horticulture, Michigan State University

 

Northern highbush blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum) are common throughout the northern U.S. states and Canada, and are native to eastern North America. They require pollination to ensure …

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Two “expert” bee researchers ponder a quandary: “well, what do you think?” Credit: Zach Huang

 

      Beekeepers are almost by definition curious individuals. The nature of beekeeping, as with any environmental relationship, is complex. Even some of the most experienced beekeepers are confounded by the mysteries of a bee hive. That is what makes honey bee research a rewarding and never-ending journey.
      Below is a list of commonly asked questions and links to the best answer at the time it was …

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Honey Bee Viruses, the Deadly Varroa Mite Associates

Adult bees with deformed wings resulting from DWV. If your bees have Varroa, your bees have viruses. 

Authors: Philip A. Moore, Michael E. Wilson, and John A. Skinner
Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville TN
Originally Published: August 21, 2014

Introduction

Varroa mites (Varroa spp.) are a ubiquitous parasite of honey bee (Apis spp.) colonies. They are common nearly everywhere honey bees are found, and every beekeeper should assume they have a Varroa infestation, if they are in a …

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Webinars and Seminars

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A presentation at a honey bee conference. Credit:Zach Huang

      Researchers and other knowledgeable individuals commonly give presentations on their area of expertise, either at conferences or other smaller meetings. We try to record these seminars whenever possible to allow the widest audience for the presentation. Overtime some of the links to a seminar may be broken and unrecoverable, we will attempt to maintain an up-to-date list of our video content. Webinars and seminars that are recorded, archived online, and available

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Advanced Field and Lab Techniques

Artificial Insemination of a Honey Bee Queen. Credit: Courtesy The Food and Environment Research Agency (Fera), Crown Copyright

      For the intrepid beekeeper, especially those with access to a microscope or laboratory, many diagnostic techniques are available. Investing in a decent quality microscope, particularly when shared by a beekeeping club, is a worthwhile endeavor.
      Below are methods for a few advanced techniques that may be appropriate for experienced beekeepers, while others should only be attempted by those with significant training. If …

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