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Varroa mite wiping out southern bee colonies
10+ hour, 27+ min ago (342+ words) It's estimated that almost 13 percent of the country's almost half a million bee colonies were lost last winter - equivalent to about 63, 000 colonies. That's according to the annual Colony Loss Survey by researchers at the Bioeconomy Science Institute. Almost 2000 beekeepers with…...
Almost 13% of country's bee colonies were wiped out last winter
10+ hour, 36+ min ago (746+ words) It's estimated that almost 13% of the country's almost half a million bee colonies were lost last winter " equivalent to about 63, 000 colonies. By Charlie Dreaver of RNZ That's according to the annual Colony Loss Survey by researchers at the Bioeconomy Science…...
Bee swarm at Los Fresnos business safely removed
11+ hour, 46+ min ago (280+ words) A swarm of bees caused a stir at a Los Fresnos business, but officials say the public was never in danger. The bees were safely removed from Herm's Smokehouse at 32623 TX-100. The swarm had clustered in a tree near the…...
Iowa bumble bee survey seeks volunteers after identifying 13 species
15+ hour, 30+ min ago (57+ words) WQAD Iowa bumble bee survey seeks volunteers after identifying 13 species To stream News 8 on your phone, you need the News 8 app. Download the News 8 app Next up in 5 Example video title will go here for this video Before You Leave,…...
Almost 13 percent of country's bee colonies lost last winter
11+ hour, 31+ min ago (364+ words) It's estimated that almost 13 percent of the country's almost half a million bee colonies were lost last winter - equivalent to about 63, 000 colonies. That's according to the annual Colony Loss Survey by researchers at the Bioeconomy Science Institute. Almost 2000 beekeepers with…...
Iowa looking for help counting bees
12+ hour, 37+ min ago (410+ words) DES MOINES, Iowa (WOWT) - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is looking for volunteers to assist with bee-counting surveys in an effort to support the nationwide Bumble Bee Atlas project. Iowa and Nebraska have been taking part in a three-year,…...
The birds and the bees find a home in Riverside
20+ hour, 3+ min ago (391+ words) With sustainability and stewardship at the forefront of Riverside's priorities, the village has long been a safe place for native wildlife. But now, Riverside has officially been'named'a Bee City, and'it's'in the process of becoming'a Bird City. Rather, Riverside has been…...
Say no to pesticides, mix up your lawn " and six more ways to help bees to thrive
20+ hour, 20+ min ago (435+ words) Like so many flying insects, these essential pollinators are suffering because of habitat loss and the overuse of chemicals. Here's how to give them a healthier, happier home How about leaf-cutter bees, which chomp "a perfectly circular hole" out of…...
HERCHR 2 Liter Bee Water Feeder - Hive Top Entrance Feeder, Anti-Drowning Design, Reusable Plastic Beekeeping Equipment
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (856+ words) 2 L Bee Water Feeder, Reusable Plastic Bee Water Feeder Beehive Drinking Bowl Features: 1. ANTI-DROWNING DESIGN: The rapid feeder for bees has textures on both the transparent cup and the feeding cone. The bees can be grasped when eating, they will…...
Local beekeeper battles varroa mites threatening South Texas honeybee hives
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (246+ words) Local Beekeeper reminds residents bees are important for food production VICTORIA, Texas - Local beekeeper Richard Rivera has been checking on his hives more often than normal as a damaging parasite continues to spread across South Texas. Rivera said varroa mites…...