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The Remarkable Buckfast Bee
- July 19, 2023
- Posted by: honeybeesadmin
- Category: Media
No CommentsThe Remarkable Buckfast Bee Honeybees come in various breeds, each with its distinct traits. Among these, the Buckfast bee stands out as a fascinating and remarkable breed. Origins and Breeding: The Buckfast bee, scientifically known as Apis mellifera buckfastensis, owes its name to the Buckfast Abbey in Devon, England, where it was first bred by
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Thyme Honey: A Delightful Harmony of Taste and Health
- July 18, 2023
- Posted by: honeybeesadmin
- Category: Media
Thyme Honey: A Delightful Harmony of Taste and Health Food enthusiasts and health-conscious people alike love honey, a golden nectar that has been cherished for centuries. Thyme honey is one type of honey that stands out among the many varieties for its unique taste and remarkable health benefits. This exquisite honey, sourced from the nectar
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The Varoa Problem
- July 14, 2023
- Posted by: honeybeesadmin
- Category: Media
The selection of mite resistance in honey bee populations has been deemed a more sustainable solution to its control than varroacidal treatments. Because natural selection has led to the survival of some European and African honey bee populations to V. destructor infestations, harnessing its principles has recently been highlighted as a more efficient way to
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Warrior Bees vs Hornets
- April 17, 2023
- Posted by: honeybeesadmin
- Category: Media
Honeybees are well known for their defense when it comes to protecting their colonies and food stockpile. Defense can take many forms from physical, chemical, or behavioral (Gruter, Jongepier, Foitzik, 2017), and honeybees utilize several strategies to defend their colonies and their geographical space against predatory pressures such as the one from hornets (Seeley, Seeley,
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Neuroactive Insecticides – Death by Default
- March 21, 2023
- Posted by: honeybeesadmin
- Category: Uncategorized
Neonicotinoid insecticides are neuroactive insecticides that are used for insect management on agricultural crops, lawns, and gardens, and in flea and tick pet treatment. They were once considered a breakthrough (Fairbrother et al., 2014) for getting rid of a broad range of insect pests (Gu et al., 2014) and they are still the most popular
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Oxynudi
- February 16, 2023
- Posted by: honeybeesadmin
- Category: Uncategorized
Cyprus has a wide variety of wildflowers that blossom toward the end of winter and spring.
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Citrus Honey
- February 15, 2023
- Posted by: honeybeesadmin
- Category: Uncategorized
Citrus honey is a distinct variety of honey because it’s low in sugars. The bees collect nectar from the flowers of lemon, orange, mandarin and grapefruit trees to produce a golden honey with attractive scent and sweet citrus taste.