WINTER BEEKEEPING IN SOUTH AFRICA

Winter beekeeping in South Africa

Winter Beekeeping in South Africa Winter beekeeping in South Africa is less about protecting bees from snow and more about managing food, space, disease, moisture, and hive strength before spring. From April to July, colonies often slow down, forage becomes uneven, and weak hives can fall behind before the main spring build-up starts. South African … Read more

FIRST HONEY BEE VACCINE

First honey bee vaccine

First Honey Bee Vaccine: A New Hope for Beekeepers and Honey Production The first honey bee vaccine was recently approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has recently approved the world’s first vaccine for honey bees, marking a significant breakthrough in the fight against American foulbrood disease—a bacterial … Read more