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Honey Bee Choices for U.S. Beekeepers
Compare Italian, Carniolan, Russian and Buckfast honey bee stocks: strengths, management considerations and choosing a reputable breeder.
Bee Venom Harvesting — How It Works and What to Know
What is that wired plate at the hive entrance? Learn how venom collectors work, why venom is harvested, and the implications for bees and…
Yellowjackets — Identification, Life Cycle and Control
Yellowjackets are wasps. Learn how to identify them, how colonies multiply and survive winter, and how traps and nest treatments differ.
Bumble Bees Are Fun!
Meet our fuzzy pollinator neighbors: buzz pollination, pollen baskets, their seasonal life cycle, and simple ways to help bumble bees.
VARROX EDDY — Cordless Oxalic Acid Vaporizer Review
VARROX EDDY is a different device from the traditional external-battery VARROX. Follow the manual for the exact version. Respirator classes named in foreign instructions…
Hive Heat Treatment Systems — Comparison for Varroa Control
The image needs two important distinctions: Vatorex uses heated-comb technology, rather than a whole-hive circulated-air heater, and ThermaHive V1 is sold out while V2…