2023 a potentially bad year for honey bees
A confluence of disasters means 2023 could be a challenging year for beekeepers and the growers who depend on bees for pollinating.
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Indoor ‘queen banking’ could help beekeepers deal with changing climate
WSU scientists find keeping queen bees chilled in indoor refrigeration units can make the practice of “queen banking” more stable and less labor-intensive.
Fungus fights mites that harm honey bees
A new fungus strain bred by WSU researchers could provide a chemical-free method for eradicating mites that kill honey bees.
Scientists follow bees to study colony survival
WSU researchers and partners join the journey of pollination to get a clearer picture of colony health.
Learn Beekeeping this Spring; Harvest More Next Summer
To help maintain local pollinators, Snohomish County Extension sponsors the Beginning Hobbyist Beekeeper course.
