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A sugar roll test is a simple way to monitor your varroa mite loads without killing a lot of bees. It is easy and fast and only a few items are needed. To make a sugar roll jar you will … Continue reading
Among the many diseases and pests that the APHIS National Honey Bee Survey samples are analyzed for is the exotic parasite, the Tropilaelaps mite. These mites are native to tropical Asia and are a serious threat to the honey bee. … Continue reading
In 1922 the Honey Bee Act was passed by Congress to prevent the importing of live, mite infested honey bees into the United States. Yes, a congressional act, on honey bees. This is serious stuff. The reason behind this act … Continue reading
