Varroa mites developed resistance to fluvalinate (Apistan) and Coumaphos (Checkmite) within 10-15 years of use and now some beekeepers are reporting a possible resistance to Amitraz (Apivar). Learn how PAm and others are investigating these reports and testing the efficacy of Amitraz as a tool to combat Varroa after almost two decades of successful use.
As beekeepers, there are some things we all can do with our own hives, but the problems impacting our bees are bigger than any of us individually can control- just like bees, together we can have more impact.
let’s move the needle in the right direction for honey bees
From farmer to beekeeper and queen breeder, to honey bee researcher, Zac Lamas brings innovation and experience to the fold of honey bee researchers. Read about his new
Varroa research and how his experience as a beekeeper informs his research.
Seeds for Bees is now accepting applications for the upcoming growing season. Read our 2018-2019 Impact Report to see how Seeds for Bees has grown over the past year, partnering with growers to plant over 8,000 acres of cover crops that support pollinators and sustainable farming practices in and around almond orchards.
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