Overwintering on Honey: Is it really any better for bees than artificial feed?

Introduction. The temperature has risen dramatically to 13°C after nearly two weeks of freezing days below zero. The other day…

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Honey Bee Drones Chase Bat: by Julian Wormald.

Introduction. You’re in for a treat this week. Regular Beelistener reader Julian shares his remarkable observations and thoughts on drones…

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“The Honey Bee Solution to Varroa”: Book Review.

The Week’s Event: Equipment Show Bee-buddy Cynthia drove us into Inverness last Saturday to visit the first beekeeping equipment show…

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Why We Should Value Free-living Colonies of Honey Bees.

Introduction. Hello, Everyone. Welcome to you all, especially our new subscribers. Thank you to everyone who generously donated towards the…

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