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Betsie Valentine and the Honeybees: Review.

July 26, 2024 Ann Chilcott Leave a comment

Introduction. Have you ever thought of writing a children’s book, or maybe even tried to write one? I think that…

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Posted in: book review, children, Children in Beekeeping., Honey Bee Communications, honey bees Filed under: Betsie Valentine beekeeping stories, Children's beekeeping book reviewed, Nature books for children

Swarm Shenanigans & Queens in Supers.

July 19, 2024 Ann Chilcott 8 Comments

Introduction. A big warm welcome to all you lovely new Beelistener subscribers, it’s great to have you join us. Also,…

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Posted in: beekeeping, Catching Swarms, equipment, queen bees Filed under: collecting a swarm, Heavy varroa loads in summer, Safety travel net, using Apiguard

The Beekeeping Year: Book Review.

July 12, 2024 Ann Chilcott 8 Comments

Introduction. It’s been a busy season with the media covering stories of swarms on tennis courts, bushes, and inside houses.…

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Posted in: beekeeping, Beekeeping Education, Beginning beekeeping Filed under: Beekeeping for beginners, beekeeping guidance over the year, best new beekeeping guide, Lynfa Davies beekeeping author

Supersedure in Swarm Season.

July 5, 2024 Ann Chilcott 2 Comments

So far, the first week of July is unsettled with wind, rain showers, sunny spells, and chilly nights. Supersedure crops…

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Posted in: beekeeping, Queen cells, Research, Supersedure Filed under: Delia Allen, Formic Pro., Queen cell research, Supersedure in swarm season

Beekeeping in Climate Change.

June 28, 2024 Ann Chilcott 4 Comments

Global temperatures are rising by 0.2 °C every decade and climate change is one of the biggest and most frightening…

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Posted in: around the world, Beekeeping in Climate Change, Thermoregulation Filed under: Bee forage under threat, Climate change & Beekeeping, Mitigating risks for honey bees

The Biggest Beekeeping Myth Busted by Bailey.

June 21, 2024 Ann Chilcott 8 Comments

I’m writing on the summer Solstice, June 20th. I  thought it was always the 21st, but Susan Jardine is a…

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Posted in: Busting beekeeping myths, Chronic Bee Paralysis Virus., diseases Filed under: Bee paralysis, Dr Leslie Bailey myth buster, Isle of Wight Disease revealed, tracheal mites

Apiary News & Jane’s Essay on Beekeeping.

June 14, 2024 Ann Chilcott 2 Comments

The sun is out as I write early in the morning of the only good day forecast for this week.…

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Posted in: Apiary tips, Feeding honey bees., honey, Honey Bee Behaviour. Filed under: dealing with adverse weather, honey bee nutrition, honey bees, mining bees

Catching Swarms & Book Reviews

June 7, 2024 Ann Chilcott Leave a comment

It is cold this week with maximum temperatures expected to be 8-12 degrees C today. Gigantic hail stones tore through…

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Posted in: book review, swarms Filed under: Collecting Swarm, Prime Swarm with Virgin Queen, The Ant Collective Review

An Asian Hornet Book Review.

May 31, 2024 Ann Chilcott Leave a comment

Despite a break in the nice weather and a couple of rainy days, it has been a very satisfying week. …

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Posted in: Asian hornet, Bee Health, Beekeeping Equipment Filed under: hygienic behaviour, Varroa check kit, varroa resistance

Absconding: What Happens?

May 24, 2024 Ann Chilcott 8 Comments

Introduction What a busy fortnight, and so warm and dry. All six productive colonies are waiting for new queens after…

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Posted in: Absconding, around the world, Bee behaviour, Beekeeping in Ethiopia Filed under: absconding, disappearing nuc colony, swarming

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