Threats to Bees
Bees face a tremendous number of threats, from pests to pesticides, as well as the ever-present possibility of mites. Thankfully, they have many ways to tackle these possibilities. Nonetheless, the beekeeper should be able to spot the danger signs and know when the bees may need a helping hand
Bears can threaten beehives in areas where they live, but prevention is key to protecting…
Winter threats to honeybee colonies include cold, lack of food, and diseases or varroa mites.
If condensation disrupts a honeybee colony’s cluster in cold weather, the bees can’t regulate their…
As any beekeeper knows, honeybees face many threats in their short lifetimes. A beekeeper’s job…
“Robbing” is a term in the beekeeping world that refers to the act of bees…
By now we should all be keenly aware that the Varroa Destructor mite is one…
As we went over in our last PerfectBee Snippet, “The Types of Varroa Mite Treatments…
The Varroa Destructor mite continues to be the greatest threat to hobbyist and commercial beekeepers…
While bees are incredibly resilient, they do face challenges. From robbers to Smal Hive Beetle to American and…
Dangers, Great and SmallBeekeepers tend to focus much of their efforts on the potential threats…
What is Colony Collapse DisorderSince around 2006, a mysterious threat has affected bee populations across…
Beyond the installationOur third and final PerfectBee Course is called A Healthy Beehive. It builds…
As we’ve discussed in our recent PerfectBee Snippets, (see the Learn More section below for…
In our PerfectBee Snippet series all about the feared Varroa mite, we’ve covered what the…
As we all know by now, the Varroa mite is one of the greatest threats…
In our last Snippet, “What is the Varroa Destructor Mite?” we talked about what a…
Whether you’re just getting started in beekeeping or have been at it for years, you’ve…
Cleansing Flights – What Are They? Many might not be aware that honeybees exhibit a form…
A Pest with a HistoryFor thousands of years wax moths have been a pest to…
While you could start a beehive by setting your hive directly on the ground and…
Be ready….If you keep bees, it’s likely that sooner or later, upon visiting your bee…
In nature, honey bees overwinter in hollow tree cavities, with a small entrance and generous…
VHS bees exhibit behaviors that directly reduce the number of Varroa in a hive, helping…
All beekeepers have a need to deal with pests at some point. Generally, mites come…
We love our bees. We introduce them to their homes, in the form of a…
An effective and popular treatmentA keen awareness of the level of Varroa mites in the…
In the previous lesson, we looked at the life of the Varroa mite and how…
There are many diseases that can threaten honey bees, including American and European Foulbrood. The…
The world of nature can be downright gruesome. Imagine a creature that crawls into the…
In the world of beekeeping, there are few problems as catastrophic to bees as American…
Small, Pesky, and Rather CleverThe Small Hive Beetle, commonly referred to as SHB, is recognized…
Not All It SeemsAs a new beekeeper, you may one day walk to your hive…
Honeybees are highly independent. They can fly miles for food, defend themselves against attack, and…
Did you know that using herbs for medicine was once considered witchcraft?It is true! During…
ZomBees?!!!No, this isn’t a joke or the next big sci-fi flick coming to a box…
As a general rule, PerfectBee recommends against the use of pesticides or any form of…
What is the Small Hive BeetleThe small hive beetle is a common hive pest, particularly…
As a beekeeper, it’s absolutely essential that you keep the varroa mites in your hive…
