Category Archives: beekeeping

Fumagillin-B: The Honey Bee Meets the Supply Chain

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The tale of Fumagillin-B is a fascinating example of how global forces, which are frequently unseen by us, have a way of altering our daily lives in very unexpected ways.  Fumagillin-B is a drug used to treat Nosema apis, one of the most prevalent diseases plaguing adult bees, and now it is no longer on the market.  Continue reading →

Are My Bees Really Like Cattle?

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Rarely does a person’s expectation match reality.  That’s not necessarily a bad thing if one is willing to adjust their thinking once reality hits.  I still love beekeeping, but over the last few weeks, I realized that I needed to start making some mental adjustments if I was going to become a successful beekeeper.  Continue reading →