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Curating research on wild and managed bees, plant pollination and pollinator biology.
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Temperature as an early warning signal of honeybee colony failure

Colin et al 2025 - a single temperature sensor is enough to identify dying bee colonies remotely

#honeybees #beekeeping #globalchange #science

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Temperature as an early warning signal of honeybee colony failure
How to identify ecological systems at risk of failure is a central question of modern biology and agriculture. Due to human impacts and global change,…
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October 12, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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Effects of weather and colony size on water collection in honey bee, Apis mellifera, colonies

Le Bivic et al 2025 - clarifies water requirements of honeybee colonies in a tunnel

#bee #honeybee #science #beekeeping #Apismellifera #climatechange

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Effects of weather and colony size on water collection in honey bee, Apis mellifera, colonies
Honey bee, Apis mellifera, colonies collect water primarily for thermoregulation and larval food production. Although the mechanism underlying the reg…
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September 29, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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Avenues towards reconciling wild and managed bee proponents

Beaurepaire et al. 2025

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August 21, 2025 at 6:38 AM
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Bee research is unfortunately not exempt from that.
August 11, 2025 at 12:39 AM
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Observation of Tropilaelaps mercedesae on Western honey bees exiting colonies

Tokach et al 2025

#bee #mites #honeybee #acarology #apidologie #beeresearch #science

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August 1, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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Honey bee (Apis mellifera L.) and wild bee resource competition: how big is this problem?

Spoiler: not a very big problem.

Pike & Rittschof 2025

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#apidologie #beeresearch #beescience #science #biology #environment #beekeeping #bees
Honey bee (Apis mellifera L.) and wild bee resource competition: how big is this problem?
Abstract. The Western honey bee (Apis mellifera L.) has been managed by humans for centuries for honey, wax, and most recently, crop pollination. The deep
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June 18, 2025 at 4:35 AM
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Varroa mites are spreading across Australia—posing a serious threat to honeybee colonies. Here's what beekeepers can do to protect their hives.

#bee #honeybees #varroa #australia #agriculture

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Australian honeybees are under attack by mites and beetles. Here’s how to keep your backyard hive safe
Varroa mites and small hive beetles are threatening Australian honey producers. Here’s how backyard beekeepers, and everyday honey lovers, can help.
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April 14, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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Short-term heat exposure at sublethal temperatures reduces sperm quality in males of a solitary bee species, Osmia cornifrons

Jaya Sravanthi Mokkapati et al. 2024

#bee #apidologie #osmia #globalwarming #beeresearch #science

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Short-term heat exposure at sublethal temperatures reduces sperm quality in males of a solitary bee species, Osmia cornifrons - Apidologie
Increased temperature variability and extreme weather events associated with climate change can be detrimental to bees and lead to their population declines. While there is some research on the effect...
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January 10, 2025 at 3:11 AM
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The Southern Giant Hornet (Vespa soror) has been detected in Europe for the first time.

Sánchez et al 2024

Early Alarm on the First Occurrence of the Southern Giant Hornet Vespa soror du Buysson, 1905 (Vespidae) in Europe

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December 16, 2024 at 12:19 AM
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Don't miss this Bumble bee research starter pack!
November 21, 2024 at 12:35 PM
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Thanks Natasha!
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November 21, 2024 at 3:58 PM
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In-Hive Flatbed Scanners for Non-Destructive, Long-Term Monitoring of Honey Bee Brood, Pathogens and Pests.

Borlinghaus et al 2024.

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November 28, 2024 at 12:05 AM
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🌟 Throwback to my 2020 research published in @science.org 🌼🐝 We showed how bumble bees actively shape their environment—making plants flower earlier to meet their needs. Nature’s engineers in action! 🧪🌏
Sharing this for anyone who missed it—let’s dive in! [1/17] 👇
Graphical abstract of science paper 'bumble bee damage plant leaves and accelerate flower production' with a list of the authors on a grey background. On the left is a watercolour illustration of a bumble bee damaging a plant leaf with the description 'when hungry for pollen, bumble bees use their mouthparts and mandibles to damage plant leaves'. this illustration is connected by a orange arrow to a watercolour drawing of a flowering yellow black mustard plant with a bumble bee. This has the description: 2) the damage inflicted by bees causes plants to flower earlier than paired control plants.
November 27, 2024 at 10:59 AM
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🐝 We're currently advertising three PhD projects to study bees at Bristol University, UK. Two focus on foraging behaviour, ecology & nutrition, one on parasitic bees and their impact on indigenous stingless beekeeping in Peru.

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November 15, 2024 at 9:38 AM
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And another starter pack for bee people. Who am I missing here? go.bsky.app/3sLLXsG Happy to get the list growing and spread the word.
October 19, 2024 at 3:54 PM
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Managing the parasitic honey bee mite Tropilaelaps mercedesae through combined cultural and chemical control methods

Tokach et al 2024

Suggests brood breaks or brood breaks + oxalic acid are effective treatments; brood breaks + formic acid reduces bee population.

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Managing the parasitic honey bee mite Tropilaelaps mercedesae through combined cultural and chemical control methods - Scientific Reports
Scientific Reports - Managing the parasitic honey bee mite Tropilaelaps mercedesae through combined cultural and chemical control methods
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November 21, 2024 at 5:04 AM
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A novel farmland wildflower seed mix attracts a greater abundance and richness of pollinating insects than standard mixes

Nichols et al 2022

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(old but gold)
A novel farmland wildflower seed mix attracts a greater abundance and richness of pollinating insects than standard mixes
Our novel WB mix attracted the highest wild bee abundance and richness, and attracted significantly more bumblebees than a commonly used Fabaceae-heavy mix. WB mix attracted significantly greater so...
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November 19, 2024 at 12:46 AM
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Heatwave-like events affect drone production and brood-care behaviour in bumblebees

Sepúlveda et al 2024

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Heatwave-like events affect drone production and brood-care behaviour in bumblebees
Climate change is currently considered one of the major threats to biodiversity and is associated with an increase in the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, such as heatwaves. Heatwave...
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November 19, 2024 at 12:44 AM
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European beekeepers’ interest in digital monitoring technology adoption for improved beehive management

Verbeke et al 2024

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European beekeepers’ interest in digital monitoring technology adoption for improved beehive management
This study investigates the adoption of Digital Beehive Monitoring Technology (DBMT) based on a survey with 844 beekeepers across 18 European countrie…
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November 19, 2024 at 12:42 AM
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Applied honeybee research funding opportunity: Project Apis m.

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Apply For Funding — Project Apis m.
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November 19, 2024 at 12:41 AM
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Lactic acid treatment on infested honey bees works through a local way of action against Varroa destructor

Vilarem et al 2024

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Lactic acid treatment on infested honey bees works through a local way of action against Varroa destructor - Scientific Reports
Scientific Reports - Lactic acid treatment on infested honey bees works through a local way of action against Varroa destructor
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November 19, 2024 at 12:40 AM
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The impact of pollination requirements, pollinators, landscape and management practices on pollination in sweet and sour cherry: A systematic review

Osterman et al 2024

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The impact of pollination requirements, pollinators, landscape and management practices on pollination in sweet and sour cherry: A systematic review
Insect-mediated pollination is crucial for global production of multiple pollinator-dependent crops, including high-value crops like sweet and sour ch…
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November 19, 2024 at 12:39 AM