Tiny Foes: Beekeepers and the Global Fight Against Varroa Mites
One of the biggest threats to honey bees worldwide is a tiny parasite called the Varroa destructor mite. This vampire-like mite devastates bee colonies by feeding on bee larvae and reproducing inside hives. Originating from the Asian honey bee (Apis cerana), the Varroa mite jumped to the European honey bee (Apis mellifera) in the 1950s. […]
Hidden Heroes of Health: 6 Reasons Why Beekeepers are Essential to Wellbeing
When we think of health heroes, we think of doctors, nurses and researchers, wearing white lab coats and brandishing metal instruments. But did you know there’s another group in white suits brandishing metal instruments who also plays a pivotal role in our health? It’s beekeepers. Beekeepers manage and care for honey bee colonies in hives […]
