Vermont Beekeepers Association

Apiology

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

Mite bombs or robber lures? The roles of drifting and robbing in Varroa destructor transmission from collapsing honey bee colonies to their neighbors

When honey bee colonies collapse from high infestations of Varroa mites, neighboring colonies often experience surges in their mite populations. Collapsing colonies, often called “mite bombs”, seem to pass their mites to neighboring colonies. This can happen by mite-infested workers from the collapsing colonies drifting into the neighboring colonies, or by mite-free workers from the neighboring colonies robbing out the collapsing colonies, or both.

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Colony Size, Rather Than Geographic Origin of Stocks, Predicts Overwintering Success in Honey Bees (Hymenoptera: Apidae) in the Northeastern United States

Honey bees (Apis mellifera L.) are key pollinators of agricultural crops. However, approximately 30% of managed colonies die each winter in the United States. There has been great interest in breeding for ‘locally adapted stocks’ which survive winter conditions in a particular region.

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Varroa destructor: A Complex Parasite, Crippling Honey Bees Worldwide

Varroa is also a highly efficient vector of honey bee viruses and drives changes in virus distribution, prevalence, and virulence.

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Effect of Bodily Fluids from Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) Larvae on Growth and Genome-Wide Transcriptional Response of the Causal Agent of American Foulbrood Disease (Paenibacillus larvae)

Paenibacillus larvae, the causal agent of American Foulbrood Disease (AFB), affect honey bee health worldwide.

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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. Widespread resistance has developed to the miticides fluvalinate and coumaphos. However, Varroa has largely maintained susceptibility to amitraz despite a long and extensive use history.

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Coronavirus stings world's top honey makers with China beekeepers locked down

BEIJING (Reuters) - Beekeepers in China, the world's top honey producer, are bracing for a bleak start to the key spring pollinating season as travel curbs aimed at containing a coronavirus outbreak keep them at home while their bees go without food for weeks.

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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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Beekeeping in Vermont

Legislation: H. 205 - ACTION REQUESTED

Regulation of Neonicotinoid Pesticides

Here is the link to the new bill introduced on 02/12/19. It affects Vermont Beekeepers. Please read it and use the VBA forums to post your thoughts. There is a forum post already created specifically for this bill.

The VBA wants to hear from you and your responses can help us draft a position paper. (VBA members, login to the VBA website and join the discussion here.)

The Board of Directors will be meeting Tuesday, February 19, to discuss H.205.

Details: Last Updated: 17 February 2019 17 February 2019

NEW: Windham County Beekeepers Club!

The Vermont Beekeepers Association welcomes the new Windham County Beekeepers Club!

The club's inaugural meeting is this Saturday, February 16 at the Moore Public Library in Newfane, VT and is open to all.

Let's make a point of attending and welcoming this newest addition to our fold! Visit http://windhamcountybeekeepers.com/ for more information.

Details: Last Updated: 11 February 2019 11 February 2019

Updated Library Listings

VBA Members: The list of materials available for you to borrow from the VBA Lending Library has been updated. (It's been a few years!)

Simply login to the site and choose Members Only, then Library to see the offerings. Make your selection and let the librarian know and we'll send it to you. You're only responsible for postage when mailing the item back.

And, we're working on an update to the website where you'll be able to check out materials directly online and buy a postage paid mailing label for your return.

Details: Last Updated: 08 February 2019 08 February 2019

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

Details: Last Updated: 09 January 2019 09 January 2019

2019 VBA Winter Meeting Agenda

Agenda for VBA Winter Meeting

January 29, 2019

Location: Essex Junction Fairgrounds - Blue Ribbon Pavilion
Miller North Conference Rooms A & B

Details: Last Updated: 02 January 2019 02 January 2019

Photos Requested

For our book on Vermont beekeeping history, we are looking for any digital photos of hive damage from Hurricane Irene.

If you have any, please send to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Thanks,

Bill Mares and Ross Conrad

Details: Last Updated: 29 December 2018 29 December 2018

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