Earl HoffmanOct 22, 20212 min readOxalic Acid for Natural Varroa Mite ControlAs a beekeeper, there is no doubt you are familiar with the pesky Varroa Destructor mites. Not only do they attach themselves to...
Dr. Vera StrogolovaSep 14, 20214 min readBacteria Increases Pollen Protein DigestibilityWhile we usually think of honey bees collecting nectar, an average-size colony may bring in 100 pounds of pollen in a season....
Earl HoffmanAug 23, 20212 min readFeeding Bees in the Fall - Tips from a Master BeekeeperHoneybees collect multiple items and bring them back to the hive. They forage for water, nectar, pollen and propolis.
Earl HoffmanJul 23, 20215 min readWinter is Coming: Critical Tips for Summer Hive HealthSummer has peaked. Over the next three weeks, honeybees and beekeepers will shift their focus to prepare bees for fall and winter.
Dr. Vera StrogolovaDec 13, 20203 min readThe Truth About ProbioticsIn the natural world, microbes are on and in everything. On a single apple, for example, there are about 100 million bacteria.
Dr. Vera StrogolovaSep 11, 20202 min readHow to Protect Bees from PesticidesIn the recent issue of Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology, a probiotic Pediococcus was found to decrease pesticide-induced adverse effect