Startling discovery found in the results of the study done by entomologist Christian Krupke, and associate professor Elizabeth Long. The pollen samples represented up to 30 plant families and contained residues from pesticides spanning nine chemical classes, including neonicotinoids – common corn and soybean seed…
I wonder if honeybees have a similar ability. Granted, a honeybee doesn’t have as many body hairs as a bumblebee. Fascinating results however. The scientists took half of the flowers and put 30 volts on them, then filled them with sugar water. The other flowers…
Sadly, a tourist from Louisiana died while hiking in an Arizona park. A very sad, but rare story, about how multiple stings from bees can be lethal. “A Good Samaritan went back to the area Sonya described to check on Alex. Alex was located lying…
From the Internet: Q: “If there’s a bee in my hand, what’s in my eye?” A: Beauty. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Share this beekeeping info:Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new…
Written by Joshua Fuder and originally published here. Re-published with express written consent from Mr. Fuder himself, for the benefit of the Cherokee Bee Club and its members. Thank you Josh! Each year I start my garden with grand visions of endless bounty. Something…
The Cherokee Beekeepers Club is asking all members to contact Dr. Brian Hightowner, to thank him on his decision to cancel all pesticide spraying programs for mosquitoes. As we heard from Paul Pugliese, Bartow County UGA Extension Agent, from last month’s meeting, that broadcast spraying…
Roger Burns of Pembrokeshire Beekeepers then says the car’s owner returned and drove away with the queen unknowingly trapped in the back, resulting in the swarm taking up the chase – even being spotted on the car’s boot the next day. To read the full…
Jennifer Hacket, from Scientific American interviews University of Arizona entomologist Justin Schmidt. Schmidt has just published a book called The Sting of the Wild, where he chronicles and categorizes the stings of various insects. Check out Ms. Hacket’s interview, and buy Mr. Schmidt’s book. I…
The Cherokee Beekeepers Club together with the Appalachian Beekeepers Association of GA invites you and your friends to attend our annual summer picnic. BBQ meats and beverages will be provided by CBC. Non-members will pay $5 at the door for lunch or will have the…
Topic: Products of the Hive The Cherokee Bee Club’s Next Meeting Will Be: Date: Thursday, July 21, 2016 Time: 7PM-9PM Location: First Baptist Church of Holly Springs! Presenter: Trina Weeks, President of the Cherokee Beekeepers Club Topic: Hands on Crafts Honey Tasting Awards of $50…
