Yesterday, north of the 45th parallel (near where North and South Dakota meet Minnesota) but not really what I would call Northern Minnesota, I photographed...
Replying to my own question...Now I'm thinking this is NOT a honey bee because what looks like pollen on the legs might actually be part of the bee. Drat....
If you have a bee mimic there, perhaps you also have bees in the area too. Be well, Mike -- Zone 8, Texas http://www.taroandti.com/ Exotic Plant Info and...
Yes. I guess you are right. I was just excited that maybe there were ACTUAL feral bees. <sigh> ________________________________ From: Michael Vanecek...
http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/31715744/ns/sports-baseball/ SAN DIEGO - It was the kind of late-inning buzz that none of the players had experienced before. The...
I saw a brief blurb on the news last night and it looked like the "beekeeper" was spraying something at the bees under the jacket with an aerosol can. They...
I've been exploring the major nectar sources in my location to see what kinds of things might be done to improve the 'bee country' rating. Here in the UK...
Buckwheat is something I have seeded around my place. Also Chaste Berry Bushes are very much popular with wild and domestic/feral pollinators. And the bloom...
Clover makes excellent honey. . .my grandfather used to seed several acres every spring/summer with various kinds of clover and the bees absolutely loved it....
Over the past year, research has been conducted at the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville on the genetic diverity of feral and managed (hobbyist/sideliner)...
An interesting document! Thanks! The document states: “Furthermore, representatives of the 'O' lineage (A. m. syriaca), (11% of feral colonies) have been...
I didn't get a queen in the hive i went up today and checked things out and make sure the exit wasn't plugged up into hive. Checked hive to see what was...
To late for a cutout? Kansas region. _________________________________________________________________ Lauren found her dream laptop. Find the PC that’s...
No, not in my mind (southeast Missouri). Best if you can transfer to drawn comb, include a comb or two of brood (minus the bees from the donor colony) and...
I'd hate to jump to conclusions on this, do you have any more details i.e., location, how experienced are you at beekeeping, how strong is the colony, when was...
Lost my queen . In the swarm topbar hive that was doing so well.The other week when i checked they were starting to store honey. Checked today and there was NO...
Then you should have a new laying queen in 2-3 weeks depending on how long ago the cells were capped. Your bees are doing their job perfectly, and are taking...
Hello Lisa- The bee in your photo is from the family Halictidae, better known as "sweat bees." The species in your photo appears to be Lasioglossom coriaceum,...
Just signed on to this forum, which I discovered while trying to dig up info on feral hive research in Canada. I am an old-time beekeeper, having worked for...
Hello John, Welcome to the list! What info are you seeking about ferals? There is a collection of feral bee information in the files section of the group. Are...
Hi Joe- I have been looking just for general info about ferals, the types of cavities they prefer, locating ferals by beelining, etc. I see a lot of this type...
Thanks for the additional history and the link. Very interesting. As far as AHB defensive, the only thing I have come acros thus far is the fact that high...
... Hello, If you go to the files section in 'bee breeding' at the Historical Honeybee Articles site, there are a few old articles about the importation of...
was at a meeting today and a couple members said bees were bringing in some black pollen. Does anyone know the source of it??? nothwest new jersey roger...
Hi- It's likely from eastern skunk cabbage, Symplocarpus foetidus. Regards- John ... some black pollen. Does anyone know the source of it??? nothwest new ...
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