Vermont Beekeepers Association

Apiology

Apiology – (from Latin apis, "bee"; and Ancient Greek -λογία, -logia) is the scientific study of honey bees.

Functional Properties of Honey, Propolis, and Royal Jelly

Honey, propolis, and royal jelly, products originating in the beehive, are attractive ingredients for healthy foods. Honey has been used since ancient times as part of traditional medicine.

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Drone and Worker Brood Microclimates Are Regulated Differentially in Honey Bees, Apis mellifera

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) drones and workers show differences in morphology, physiology, and behavior. Because the functions of drones are more related to colony reproduction, and those of workers relate to both survival and reproduction, we hypothesize that the microclimate for worker brood is more precisely regulated than that of drone brood.

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Detection of amitraz resistance and reduced treatment efficacy in the Varroa Mite, Varroa destructor, within commercial beekeeping operations

The parasitic mite Varroa destructor and the associated viruses it transmits are responsible for most instances of honey bee colony losses in the United States. As such, beekeepers utilize miticides to control Varroa populations.

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What You Need to Know (And What We’re Working to Find Out) About Products Containing Cannabis or Cannabis-derived Compounds, Including CBD

You may have noticed that cannabidiol (CBD) seems to be available almost everywhere, and marketed as a variety of products including drugs, food, dietary supplements, cosmetics, and animal health products.

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A mathematical model of honey bee colony dynamics to predict the effect of pollen on colony failure

The decline in colony populations of the honey bee, known as the Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD), is a global concern. Numerous studies have reported possible causes, including pesticides, parasites, and nutritional stress.

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Drone and Worker Brood Microclimates Are Regulated Differentially in Honey Bees, Apis mellifera

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'Intensive' beekeeping not to blame for common bee diseases

More "intensive" beekeeping does not raise the risk of diseases that harm or kill the insects, new research suggests.

Intensive agriculture—where animals or plants are kept crowded together in very high densities—is thought to result in higher rates of disease spreading.

But researchers from the University of Exeter and the University of California, Berkeley found this is not the case for honeybees.

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Beekeeping in Vermont

2019 Vermont Farm Show Honey Products

Contest Winners

Congratulations to VBA Recording Secretary Fred Putnam, Jr. for receiving 'Best of Show' ribbons at the Vermont Farm Show last week!

And congratulations to the following for winning in their class:

Class 120 Comb Honey – Jeremey Grenon

Class 121 Extracted Light Honey – Anne Bowers

Class 122 Extracted Amber Honey – Fred Putnam

Class 123 Extracted Dark Honey – Darci Benoit

Class 124 Chunk Honey – Jeff Battaglini

Class 125 Creamed Honey – James Key

Class 126 Opaque jar (flavor) – Matt Calahan

Class 127 Honey Cookery – 1st Place - Anne Bowers; 2nd Place - Janet McKenzie

Details: Last Updated: 14 February 2019 14 February 2019

VBA at the Vermont Farm Show

Thanks to all who helped make an excellent VBA WInter Meeting yesterday.

Encourage your friends and family to visit the VBA booth at the farm show and say hello! Extra Kudos to VBA Member Cheryl Dorschner (see pic) for getting the booth organized.

Can we ask your help? VBA is looking for Moderators for the VBA's social network pages and website. If you are interested, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. (VBA members only please!)

Watch for a full write up and meeting minutes shortly. Pics will be available soon on our new Instagram page.

Details: Last Updated: 30 January 2019 30 January 2019

Beekeeper Basics at CVU

Have you thought about keeping bees? This is the opportunity to learn more about these vital and fascinating creatures providing so much of our food. The instructors have over 50 years of experience among them. The three sessions will enlighten, and maybe inspire, you to start a few hives of your own or learn more about your bee passion. Plenty of question-and-answer time and all the info needed to start your own operation. Visit the CVUHS website and search for Beekeeping!

Instructor: Vermont Beekeepers Association's Bill Mares & Kate Blofson Fee: $45 Limit: 30