27–30 September: weak nectar and restricted forage access leave stores as the main autumn concern across the UK.
https://apiaryforecast.com/autumn-stores-pressure-as-nectar-remains-scarce/
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@apiaryforecast.com27–30 September: weak nectar and restricted forage access leave stores as the main autumn concern across the UK.
https://apiaryforecast.com/autumn-stores-pressure-as-nectar-remains-scarce/
@hive101.bsky.social@joshjohnsoncomedy.bsky.social
The new unofficial Bee Ambassador…
Comedian Josh Johnson explores eating honeycomb with friend…
@hive101.bsky.socialWinter is Coming… which means the Hive becomes a NO DRONE ZONE 🚨
A matriarchy run by Worker Bees (all female) kick the men out when the weather turns… to conserve resources.
Buh-bye boys!
@hive101.bsky.socialTwo of my favorite things..
@theapiarist.org[New post] Why was my queen matings so poor this season, and where do queens mate anyway? A recent review questions the evidence supporting the role for drone congregations areas in queen mating.
theapiarist.org/drone-congre...
#beekeeping
@hive101.bsky.socialDo not try this at home!
@pricethecreator.bsky.socialThere's so many people here and it's cool af. #Beekeeping
@hive101.bsky.socialDrones live to pop a Queen. One trip to sexy town and they drop to their deaths.
So in the fall, all the women kick them out of the hive… and they die out in the cold.
Seems harsh… but somehow right.
@modernbeekeeper.bsky.socialNectar dearth means robbing risk. Watch for fighting at the entrance and cappings on the ground — reduce entrances on weak colonies now. Need help? Share your successes or ask us how
#beekeeping #bees #fallprep #apiary #modernbeekeeper
@hive101.bsky.socialBumble Bee ASMR…
@hive101.bsky.socialA great explanation of how a hive functions…
A matriarchy that has thrived for thousands of years… until now.
@researchbuzz.bsky.social#bees #trees #forestry #beekeeping #agriculture
'Public access has opened in Belarus to "The Great Tree Beekeeping Library" — a digital research corpus dedicated to the history and culture of tree beekeeping.'
(The site is available in English.)
@hive101.bsky.socialErika was one of the first bee creators to capture the attention of social media. She’s become a great ambassador for the bees and conservancy around the world
@hive101.bsky.social“Telling the Bees”
This is one of my favorite bee things I’ve learned recently. Such a beautiful tradition…
@clarkandriley.bsky.socialThis year's honey harvest. Great amber color. Ended up being about 480oz, with plenty left for the bees to prep for winter. #beekeeping #beesky #honey #bigmanbees
@hive101.bsky.socialSmarter than we previously thought…
@apiaryforecast.comPODCAST - A busy hive entrance can mislead. The latest episode looks at weakening nectar, rising stores pressure and why colony weight and recorded stores matter.
https://apiaryforecast.com/weakening-nectar-puts-autumn-stores-in-focus/
@ocramius.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gyWelp, 2 dead hives before even reaching winter.
One was very weak all summer, never recovered.
One was ravaged by ants, and it was too late when I applied remedies.