An article in the American Bee Journal highlights outdated beekeeping practices and misconceptions about disease spread.
The piece recalls a 1973 professor advising students to eliminate drones from colonies, viewing them as unproductive except for occasional mating. It notes that this view was common before modern challenges like mites emerged.
A recent guide offers practical steps for beekeepers to spot and handle colony illnesses.
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The Swedish Board of Agriculture reports more cases of European foulbrood in Kalmar County. The county board urges beekeepers to stay vigilant.
New research on Australian native bees indicates that species nesting in plant stems are the most exposed to rising temperatures from climate change. Underground-nesting bees appear better able to avoid extreme heat. Tropical species also show particular vulnerability despite adaptations to warm conditions.
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A new study shows bumblebees collect far higher levels of toxic heavy metals than honeybees, even when foraging in the same areas. Researchers from the University of Cambridge warn that this exposure could harm bee health and colony success.