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A Rousing, Standing Ovation for Eric Mussen

As Extension apiculturist, Eric Mussen shared his knowledge of bees. Here he opens a hive for a group to show them the queen, worker bees and drones. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

It was so well-deserved. Internationally known honey bee guru Eric Mussen, Extension apiculturist...

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Posted on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 6:27 PM

Author: Kathy Keatley Garvey

Tags: American Beekeeping Federation (4), Eric Mussen (2), Foundation for the Preservation of Honey Bees (1), Gene Brandi (3), Joan Gunter (1), UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology (1)

Focus Area Tags: 4-H Agriculture Economic Development Environment Health Innovation Natural Resources Yard & Garden

How Are the Bees Doing? ABF Conference in Reno

A varroa mite (see reddish-brown spot under the wing) clings to a bee foraging on lavender. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

How are the bees doing? When the American Beekeeping Federation (ABF) meets Jan. 9-13 at the Grand...

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Posted on Monday, January 8, 2018 at 3:04 PM

Author: Kathy Keatley Garvey

Tags: American Beekeeping Federation (4), Amina Harris (1), Gene Brandi (3), honey (1), varroa mite (1)

Focus Area Tags: Agriculture Environment Food Innovation Natural Resources Pest Management Yard & Garden

Gene Brandi, Speaker at WAS Conference: Managing Honey Bees in California

A varroa mite (reddish-brownish spot at left beneath the wings) is attached to this forager nectaring on lavender. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Varroa mites--considered the No. 1 enemy of beekeepers--will be among the topics discussed when...

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Posted on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at 4:54 PM

Author: Kathy Keatley Garvey

Tags: American Beekeeping Federation (4), Eric Mussen (2), Gene Brandi (3), UC Davis (1), varroa mites (1), Western Apicultural Society (1)

A Honey of a Visit

Beekeeper Brian Fishback shows Alyssa Fine the bee sculpture in the Haagen-Dazs Honey Bee Haven at UC Davis. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

When youngsters meet Alyssa Fine, the first thing they ask is “Do you ever get...

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Posted on Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at 11:56 PM

Author: Kathy Keatley Garvey

Tags: Alyssa Fine (1), American Beekeeping Federation (4), American Honey Bee Queen (1), Brian Fishback (1), Harry H. Laidlaw Jr. Honey Bee Research Facility (1)

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