In Southern California’s inland valleys, where colonies stay active year-round and Varroa destructor never gets a winter reprieve, a quiet breeding experiment has produced striking results. Honey bee ...
UC Davis Assistant Professor Sascha Nicklisch, left, and USDA-ARS research entomologist Julia Fine stand with bee hives. The duo partnered to investigate a treatment that targets varroa mites without ...
Tiny but mighty, honeybees play a crucial role in our ecosystems, pollinating various plants and crops. They also support the economy. These small producers contribute billions of dollars to Canada’s ...