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This edition of Beehive Buzz shares information about insurance for beekeepers.
The contacts listed on this page are provided as an informational service.
Information for Louisiana homeowners to prepare for the annual swarms of Formosan subterranean termites.
The article describes biology and identification characteristics of secondary pests of stored product.
This article discusses some programs to help beekeepers with the expenses of having & maintaining apiaries.
Ancient peoples have used honey for medical purposes. Modern medicine uses a special grade of honey for treating wounds.
Here is an article for beekeepers regarding honeybees and how they address queen distress.
Beehive Buzz looks at several predatory insects including the cicada killer wasp, a robber fly and a long-legged assassin bug.
Many beekeepers know that honey is harmful to infants less than 12 months old, but they are unusually unaware of the reason.
This version of BHB looks at bees in the news around the world from bee behavior to varroa control to environmental concerns to bee nutrition.
This week’s RSFF looks at four flying insects including: horse guards, long-horned bee, leaf-cutting bee and bumblebee.
This version of BHB looks at the Slovenian hive from the inside.
This article updates an earlier story about the Slovenian bee hive.
Some pharmaceutical firms are promoting hemp propolis on the market, but there is little unbiased research about this product.
The season to trap honey bees swarms seems to be starting earlier than usual. This Beehive Buzz shares the early successes of an experienced beekeeper in 2022.
Shortly after the USDA approved a plan for Louisiana to produce industrial hemp, some beekeepers asked me to research the possible effect on honeybees.
An aspiring beekeeper asked a basic question about a “hive nucleus” and two other sources of bees for new beekeepers.
An aspiring beekeeper asked for information to help her travel on the path to keeping honey bees and some resources for beekeepers.
Description, life cycle, ecological significance, pest status and control of the Formosan subterranean termite.
Leafcutting ants are primarily a tropical group, but three species occur in the southern United States.
Imported fire ants inflict painful stings and create unsightly mounds in our landscapes, and most of us would be happier if they weren’t around.
The article provides information on management of stored product pests.
The article describes biology and identification characteristics of primary pests of stored product.
List of sources of supplies for beekeepers in Louisiana.