Month: November 2019

U.S. beekeepers lost over 40 percent of colonies last year, the highest winter losses ever recorded. Results point to a need for increased research, extension, and best management practices.

November 27, 2019

Beekeepers across the United States lost 40.7% of their honey bee colonies from April 2018 to April 2019, according to preliminary results of the latest annual nationwide survey conducted by the University of Maryland-led nonprofit Bee Informed Partnership. Honey bees pollinate $15 billion worth of food crops in the United States each year. The survey … More U.S. beekeepers lost over 40 percent of colonies last year, the highest winter losses ever recorded. Results point to a need for increased research, extension, and best management practices.

New findings about the deformed wing virus, a major factor in honey bee colony mortality.

November 24, 2019

Tough life of Bees. In recent years, massive losses of honey bee colonies have occurred during winter in Europe and North America. It could be shown that the Varroa mite and the deformed wing virus are the main factors responsible for the alarming bee mortality. Researchers from the University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna have succeeded … More New findings about the deformed wing virus, a major factor in honey bee colony mortality.