Knowing varroa for better bee health
Knowing varroa is essential to properly manage this parasite. If you learn the basics first, you’ll have less problems on the way.
Bee Surgery Hours
Miscellaneous
The Red Queen for bees – on easy solutions
A red queen for bees? Is that the newest development for varroa resistance or the most productive honey bee colonies
Bee Thoughts
How learning helps to limit colony losses
Colony losses have several causes. Management practices may not be the most prominent, but improving them influences other factors. Continuous learning helps with that.
Inside BeeSafe
Social media for bee science – about not missing out
Using social media for bee science is essential for spreading reliable and good information. Also from research projects.
Inside BeeSafe
Talking about bee science – a special “mission”
I’ve been talking about bee science since I began my PhD. Actually, I financed it partly with talks and articles.
Inside BeeSafe
Travelling for bee health – talks and meetings
Travelling for bee health may seem a bit strange. But exchanging experienes and learning new things in the end lead to better results.
Bee Thoughts
Realistic risk assessment on bees – field studies
Realistic risk assessment on bees – that’s a large claim. But the reviewed bee guidance from EFSA definitely is more realistic than before.
Miscellaneous
EFSA guidance on bees – waiting for approval
The reviewed EFSA guidance on bees is still not endorsed by the member states. However, the direction for risk assessment on bees is clear.
Inside BeeSafe
Registration of varroa treatments – the basics for the EU
Registration of varroa treatments can generate some misunderstandings. However, the process is clearly outlined in the EU.
Bee Series
Varroa resistance breeding – a solution?
Varroa resistance breeding is often handled like the “solution” against the mite. Why I think this is wrong and even dangerous.