Deformed Wing Virus (DWV) is a significant threat to honeybee populations worldwide. It causes severe deformities in the wings of infected honey bees, and ultimately leads to their death. This highly contagious virus is primarily transmitted by the parasitic Varroa destructor mite. The varroa mite infests honeybee colonies and feeds on bee hemolymph. In healthy,…
Bee Vectoring Technologies, a Canadian team of innovators, uses bees for pest and disease control. The company was recognized with awards for their revolutionary approach in precision application technology and biocontrol. Their groundbreaking idea involved using bees to transfer biological control substances to plants, providing natural protection against diseases and pests. The innovative method of…
Washington University in St. Louis has conducted research on the potential use of bee venom to destroy the HIV virus. The study discovered that nanoparticles containing bee venom toxins can destroy HIV cells while leaving healthy cells unharmed. Researchers discovered a revolutionary method that can potentially help fighting the spread of HIV in areas with…
Have you ever asked yourself the question of why babies should not eat honey? Honey has a sweet flavor and is a popular snack among adults and children. Although honey is a delicious, smooth treat, it can be dangerous for babies or infants under the age of one year. Botulism is a severe form of…
Pollinator Decline could kill Over 400K People annually according to a new study by Harvard scientists. A team of scientists led by Harvard scientist Samuel Myers, recently sought to quantify this ‘pollinator yield gap’. They used data from hundreds of experimental farms across Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America. The findings were published in the…
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has recently approved the world’s first ever vaccine against American Foulbrood (AFB) for honeybees. This offers beekeepers an effective solution to protect their colonies from American Foulbrood disease. What is American Foulbrood Disease? American Foulbrood (AFB) is a highly contagious and dangerous bacterial disease affecting bee colonies. It is…
Modern pesticides cause brain damage in honeybees according to a new study published in the journal Frontiers in Insect Science . Honeybees bees use something called “path integration” to find their way back to the hive. This is when an animal uses cues from its environment, like the sun to keep track of its location….
A new species of honeybee appeared in India, – the first discovery of a new honeybee species in 200 years! The species was discovered by researchers from the Kerala Agricultural University’s Integrated Farming Systems Research Station (IFSRS). Commonly named ´Indian Black Honeybee´ (Apis karinjodian), the new cavity-nesting species is endemic to the Western Ghats, covering…
Swarms of honeybees can produce up to 1000 Volt electricity! This is as much electrical charge as a thunderstorm! The study, published in the journal iScience, explains how researchers at Bristol University in the UK stumbled across this amazing discovery by chance. Sadly, the discovery will not help with cheaper energy for electric cars, but…
Humans are not the only beings that like cannabis, bees love cannabis too! Two independent studies have shown that the sweet pollen of cannabis plants attracts 16 different species of bees. One study was conducted at the University of Cornell, the other study was held at the University of Colorado. Cannabis the Miracle Plant Growing…