Purdue University Breeding Mite-Resistant Bees
Purdue University experts say parasitic mites are going to be more populous this year because of the warmer winter and spring.
View ArticleBeekeepers See 30 Percent Decline In Population
Beekeepers continue to experience a decline because of "colony collapse disorder," a phenomena that was first identified in 2006.
View ArticleMore Of Indiana’s Honeybees Survive The Winter
A Purdue University investigation found that about 29 percent of Indiana’s honeybees died off this past winter.
View ArticleDespite Progress, Honey Bee Population Continues To Decline
A new study shows the trends in the declining honey bee population across the United States.
View ArticlePurdue Bees Bite Back Against Mites
There are many potential causes for the die-off, but most scientists agree the parasitic Varroa mite is a major factor.
View ArticleIndiana Bee Deaths Down Since 2015
The Honey Bee Colony Loss Survey reports this year’s first quarter loss is 12-percent, compared to 22-percent last year.
View ArticleNoon Edition: Bee Hives, Swarms, and Honey
This week on Noon Edition, we will be discussing all things bees.
View ArticleBeekeeper Worries A Bee Disorder Caused Loss Of Two Hives
The orchard discovered two empty bee hives days before their sixth annual Cider Festival on Saturday.
View ArticleBloomington Business Starts Program To Prevent Beehive Theft
The new GPS system will allow commercial beekeepers to track and retrieve hives.
View ArticleRare Bee That’s New To Indiana Found In Avon
Andrena Uvulariae is a native bee that's attracted to bellwort flowers – small, yellow, and close to the ground – where this bee likes to live.
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