Apoidea Press

10/06/2024

We love that our authors are actively involved in research to help keep our honey bees healthy and free.

Aleksandar Uzunov and Martin Gabel are both authors on this free to view paper, published by the International Bee Research Association - IBRA in the Journal of Apicultural Research.
"In many temperate regions, increasing temperatures in the autumn and winter result in shorter or even non-existent brood breaks in honey bee (Apis mellifera L.) colonies. This facilitates a year-round reproduction of Varroa destructor and corresponding pathogen pressure. To address this problem, introducing an artificial brood break during winter might be essential." ....

doi.org/10.1080/00218839.2024.2354087

To find out how you can use brood breaks to combat varroa in , buy Summer Brood Interruption for Healthy Honey Bees, go to Amazon or Northern Bee Books - or other good bee book suppliers.

01/06/2024

20/05/2024

Happy Bee Day!
Beekeepers why not give your bees a break and adopt nature-kind practices to promote bee health.

Summer brood interruption for vital honey bee colonies offers three evidence-based ways to combat varroa without using hard chemicals. Better for your bees, for you and the environment.

16/04/2024

Air pollution and pollinators

While we can wear respirators and turn on air filters to manage the impacts of air pollution, pollinators have to rely on us to protect them.

16/04/2024

16/04/2024

Meet the author: Martin Gabel co-author of Summer Brood Interruption for vital honey bee colonies

The book can be bought from Amazon, Northern Bee Books, other bookshops and bee suppliers

The authors bring their extensive practical experience of testing these methods in a systematic and scientific way, with insights from many other beekeepers ...

16/04/2024

The UK Expert Committee on Pesticides (ECP) provides independent, impartial advice to the government on the science relating to pesticides.

16/04/2024

✨WE ARE HIRING!✨

We are looking for a Resource Centre Manager to take responsibility for maintaining and improving our portfolio of information services for beekeepers in developing countries.

The closing date for applications is Friday 3 May 2024, however we encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as we will be reviewing applications as they are received.

For a full job description and information on how to apply, visit https://www.beesfordevelopment.org/careers/

13/04/2024

Martin Gabel signing copies of the book "Summer brood interruption for vital honey bee colonies at the Northern Bee Books stand at the well attended British Beekeepers Association Spring Convention at Harper Adams University, which finishes tomorrow...

12/04/2024

Martin Gabel being interviewed about the book "Summer brood interruption for vital honey bee colonies" ahead of his talks at the BBKA Spring Convention tomorrow. He will be signing copies of the book on the Northern Bee Books stand tomorrow at 13.30...

12/04/2024

First day of the BBKA Spring Convention. The programme tomorrow will feature Martin Gabel talking about "Biotechnical varroa control in summertime".

Start of the BBKA Spring Convention. Excellent programme: https://www.bbka.org.uk/Pages/Category/about-spring-convention

10/04/2024

The NBU has just released this updated information on 'Estimating Varroa mite populations.'
One detail that is useful to add is the aim always to keep a colonies mite populations below 1,000.
https://www.nationalbeeunit.com/about-us/beekeeping-news/fact-sheet-update-estimating-varroa-populations/

10/04/2024

As we walked out this morning, we watched a Bombis terrestris queen head into her nest carefully sited at the top of a low bank under a native hedge. It was a precious and quiet few moments.

10/04/2024

"What Were They Thinking?"

08/04/2024

“Any beekeeper who has tried to control [Varroa] mites using only chemical interventions knows the limitations inherent in that practice. Integrated Pest Management is the answer before treatment thresholds are reached. “

“This well-written and nicely organized book outlines three methods… discussed clearly from the basis of bee biology, with the beekeeper’s time availability, equipment, and goals in mind… a neat decision tree to help readers decide which method might be right for them.”

“Good tips on other aspects of these techniques”

“I liked this book and the ideas presented. My imagination constantly took over and converted these ideas into even more ways to help my bees keep Varroa under control. That’s a good thing.”
Tina Sebestyen, American Bee Journal





Summer Brood Interruption for Vital Honey Bees
Aleksandar Uzunov, Martin Gabel and Ralph Büchler

Available on Amazon and from other book stores and beekeeping suppliers

05/04/2024

Hey, have you caught the buzz about summer brood interruption as a nature-friendly way to combat varroa?
A massive thanks if you have already bought our book. Please do leave a star rating or review over on Amazon.

Thank you for all your support!

02/04/2024

Meet the Author: Martin Gabel co-author of Summer Brood Interruption for Vital Honey Bee colonies is giving two talks and taking part in the Varroa control panel Q&A at the BBKA Spring Convention at Harper Adams University on Saturday 13 April 2024.

25/03/2024

The UF/IFAS Beekeeping Academy's fourth video is now on YouTube! 🎥🐝

Today's topic: the time commitments associated with beekeeping. Check it out on our YouTube channel, or use the link below!

https://youtu.be/-OGBpT4uW88

25/03/2024

Lovely bumblebees from the Bumblebee Conservation Trust

25/03/2024

Our authors are all beekeepers, but these beekeepers work as bee scientists. They are passionate about their bees, protecting their bees, their customers, and the environment.

This philosophy inspired Dr Ralph Büchler to start researching into safe and sustainable varroa control more than 20 years ago at Kirchhain Bee Institute, Germany, and the work has grown with Dr Aleksandar Uzunov's support. Martin Gabel joined the team a few years later, as he too recognised the potential of nature-based-beekeeping in developing and promoting best practice for varroa control. Kirchhain Bee Institute has long been associated with developing sustainable methods of varroa control, including the breeding of varroa-resistant bees.

With international endorsement and over 50 articles and other communications on biotechnological methods for varroa control, our authors are still working on the topic today mainly within the framework of the international honey bee association COLOSS (Prevention of Honey Bee Colony Losses) Varroa Control and Survivors task forces.







Summer Brood Interruption for vital honey bee colonies
By Aleksandar Uzunov, Martin Gabel and Ralph Büchler

22/03/2024

Ready to help make farms friendlier for pollinators?

Job Title: Pollinator Habitat Specialist
Location: California
Compensation: $31.51 per hour, approximately $65,541 per year
Application deadline: April 5, 2024

The successful candidate will implement biodiversity and regenerative practices on farms that serve the manufactured food and fresh produce industries. This position will collaborate closely with farm managers and staff at some of the largest food companies. The habitat specialist will develop large-scale habitat restoration plans, directly build pollinator habitat within agricultural settings, monitor pollinator populations, and document pest management practices on farms. Other duties include ongoing technical support for restoration projects, providing conservation advice to partners, and frequent travel to and from job sites.

Learn more and apply at xerces.org/jobs



Please note that we are unable to answer questions about this position via social media.

22/03/2024

Hi Everyone! Two Bees in a Podcast is excited to present a very special Episode 155.5! Check it out on your preferred podcast platform, or use the link below! 🐝

Link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ufhbrel/episodes/Episode-155-5-Special-Announcement-e2h8b84

22/03/2024

Latest guidance on Asian Hornet monitoring from the National Bee Unit.

The NBU Asian hornet monitoring fact sheet has been updated; and is available in Welsh.
The update includes:
Information on a small selection of commercially available traps that can be used for spring monitoring
Guidance on setting up monitoring stations for summer monitoring
The use of Trappit as a bait and updated guidance on emptying traps and correctly identifying Asian hornets.

Changes to the content include that the NBU strongly discourage the use of kill-traps and encourage individuals to be more mindful of native invertebrates.

https://www.nationalbeeunit.com/assets/PDFs/3_Resources_for_beekeepers/Fact_Sheets/Fact_01_Asian_Hornet_Monitoring.pdf

22/03/2024

For our US friends...

19/03/2024

Red dwarf honey bees (Apis florea) are an exotic pest in Australia so their arrival is not good news, not least because they carry the mites Euvarroa and Tropilaelaps.

Anyone in Australia who thinks they have seen a Red dwarf honey bee should contact their local department of agriculture or
DPIRD Pest and Disease Information Service
+61 (0)8 9368 3080
[email protected]

MyPestGuide®
MyPestGuide® Reporter app
mypestguide.agric.wa.gov.au

https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/red-dwarf-honey-bee

19/03/2024

Invasive species webinar

Join us for a webinar on invasive species affecting honey bees in Europe.

We hope to bring some new information on their distribution, monitoring protocols and controls pathways.

Follow the link for more information and free registration

https://www.apimondia.org/webinar-invasive-species.html

18/03/2024

"This comprehensive guide delves into the natural mechanisms that help colonies reduce their varroa burden, turning them into practical manipulations beekeepers can use in their colonies for varroa control."

"Applicable in both hobbyist and commercial settings."

Marin Anastasov (Master Beekeeper and NDB) reviews Summer Brood Interruption for Vital Honey Bees in BeeCraft magazine.






Summer Brood Interruption for Vital Honey Bees
Aleksandar Uzunov, Martin Gabel and Ralph Büchler

15/03/2024

Available now from Amazon, and, in the UK, from Thornes and Northern Bee Books.

If you can spare a couple of minutes please do drop a review or rating. Thank you!

11/03/2024

More sustainable Integrated Varroa Management programmes are set out in Summer Brood Interruption for Vital Honey Bees as reviewed recently by Devon Beekeeping magazine.






Summer Brood Interruption for Vital Honey Bees
by Aleksandar Uzunov, Martin Gabel and Ralph Büchler
ISBN 978-1-916612-00-6