Tag Beekeeping diseases

Tropilaelaps mites on honey bee larvae and pupae in open brood comb cells

Tropilaelaps Mites: The Emerging Threat Beekeepers Should Know

Tropilaelaps mites are spreading westward from Asia and researchers increasingly call them a bigger long-term threat than Varroa. Here's what's actually known so far.

A close-up view of a honeycomb frame on a wooden workbench, emphasizing the intricate wax cells and their detailed textures

The Bailey Comb Change: Gradual Comb Renewal Without the Shock of a Shook Swarm

Key Takeaways The Bailey comb change replaces every frame of comb in a colony gradually, over roughly five to six weeks, instead of the shook swarm’s single-session shake. It is…

Moldy Pollen vs. Diseased Brood: Recognizing the Signs

Confused about moldy pollen vs diseased brood? Our guide provides clear insights and practical advice for beekeepers.

Identifying Disease Signs After Installing Package Bees

Identify disease signs after installing package bees and take prompt action. Our how-to guide provides essential tips for beekeepers to ensure colony health.

Identify Drone Brood Disease Signs

Identify drone brood disease signs and learn how to manage them effectively. Get expert advice on maintaining healthy bee colonies.

Can You Save a Hive with European Foulbrood?

Find out can you save a hive with European foulbrood by following expert advice on diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of this serious bee disease.

Inspect Purchased Nucs for Disease Risk: A Guide

Understand how to inspect purchased nucs for disease risk. Our comprehensive guide provides the necessary steps to inspect and maintain healthy nucs.

Learn About 28 Common U.S. Bee Pests and Diseases

Discover the ultimate guide to 28 common U.S. bee pests and diseases. Learn how to identify and manage these threats to bee health effectively.

Photo of a building at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center campus

The 2026 USDA Beltsville Bee Lab Closure and What It Means for Beekeepers

USDA plans to close the Beltsville Bee Research Laboratory as part of a wider research-center shutdown, an active, disputed 2026 policy story, not settled history.

September 13, 2026

Photo of a honeybee swarm clustered on a tree branch during scout-bee house hunting

Thomas Seeley and the Discovery of Honeybee Democracy

Cornell biologist Thomas Seeley spent decades proving that honeybee swarms choose a new nest site through a genuine collective, democratic process run entirely by scout bees.

September 13, 2026

A scanning electron microscope image of a Varroa destructor mite attached to a honeybee host

USDA Scientists Found a New Way to Beat Varroa’s Amitraz Resistance

USDA ARS researcher Julia Fine found a compound that restores amitraz's killing power against Varroa mites that have evolved resistance to it.

September 13, 2026

A yellow-legged Asian hornet, Vespa velutina, on a leaf

How Spanish Researchers Became the First to Eradicate Asian Hornets in Europe

A University of the Balearic Islands team achieved Europe's first confirmed eradication of an established Asian hornet population, earning the 2026 Golden Bee Award.

September 13, 2026

Beehives partially covered in winter snow

The 2025-2026 US Colony Loss Survey: What Beekeepers Actually Reported

US beekeepers reported losing 39.9% of managed colonies between April 2025 and April 2026, per the annual Auburn University-led national survey.

September 13, 2026

Colorful European bee-eater bird holding a cicada in its beak on a perch

Bee-Eaters: The Colorful Bird Beekeepers Around the World Contend With

The colorful European bee-eater specializes in catching bees on the wing, and in some regions honeybees make up nearly half its diet. Here's what the research actually shows about the impact on apiaries.

September 12, 2026