Tag: Beekeeping
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The Surprising Reason Bees Replace Their Queens: Supersedure Unveiled
Understanding Supersedure: When Bees Decide to Replace Their Queen Bees operate with remarkable social intelligence, and one of their most intriguing strategies involves replacing a queen before she dies or becomes unproductive. This process, known as supersedure, is a proactive way for a honeybee colony to safeguard its future. It begins when thousands of worker…
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The Surprising Reason Bees Replace Their Queens: How Supersedure Keeps Colonies Strong
Understanding Supersedure: The Cornerstone of Bee Colony Resilience Bees are famous for their organized society and intricate social roles, but one of the most fascinating mechanisms in a hive is queen supersedure — the process by which a colony replaces its reigning queen. This natural strategy helps ensure that the colony remains productive and resilient…
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Two Hornet Nests Found on Auckland’s North Shore: A Growing Threat to Health and Biodiversity
Two Hornet Nests Found 100m Apart on Auckland’s North Shore Authorities on Auckland’s North Shore have removed two yellow-legged hornet nests found just over 100 metres apart. The discovery underscores growing concerns about these aggressive predators, which are known to threaten human health, native biodiversity, and honey bees. Local officials say swift removal reduces risks…
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Alberta Beekeeper Tests Australian Insulated Hives as a New Path for Canadian Beekeeping
Overview: A new premise for a beleaguered industry In Alberta, a master beekeeper is challenging conventional wisdom about hive design in a bid to bolster a struggling Canadian beekeeping sector. Sheldon Hill, based three hours southeast of Calgary, is evaluating a product from Australia that promises superior insulation and improved winter survivability for bees. While…
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Australian-made Beehives: A New Option for Canadian Beekeepers
Canadian Beekeeping at a Crossroads Beekeeping in Canada faces rising costs, harsh winters, and shifting pollination demands. In Alberta, master beekeeper and educator Sheldon Hill has been exploring a potential game changer: an insulated hive manufactured in Australia that could offer better winter survival and reduced energy needs. While still in the pilot stage, Hill’s…
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Australian-made Beehives: Alberta Tests Canadian Alternative
Introduction: A fresh option for a struggling industry In Alberta, a province known for its wide skies and hardy farmers, a new approach to tending the hive is taking center stage. An Australian-made insulated beehive is being put to the test by a master beekeeper who says the product could offer a practical solution for…
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Australian Hive Harvesting Innovator Wins Gold at World Beekeeping Awards
Australian Hive Harvesting Innovator Secures Gold at World Beekeeping Awards In a landmark win for Australian ingenuity, HiveKeepers has captured the Gold for Innovation at the renowned Apimondia World Beekeeping Awards in Copenhagen. The Melbourne-based startup is commercialising a novel honey-harvesting method designed to simplify and accelerate the process for hobbyists and professional beekeepers alike…
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Understanding the Asian Hornet: Threats and Impact
Introduction to the Asian Hornet The Asian hornet (Vespa velutina) is an invasive species that has become a significant concern in various parts of the world, including Ireland. Known for their aggressive nature and ability to disrupt local ecosystems, these hornets pose a threat to honeybees and other beneficial insects. Recent investigations by the National…