Where Have We  BEEn?

Where Have We BEEn?

We hope everyone is safe and well, and with the state of the world, we wanted to let you know where we stand since our last post. Unfortunately, as the global COVID-19 pandemic spread across the world, our planned documentary filming trip to France was cancelled....
Weekly Beesearch: Bee Thieves

Weekly Beesearch: Bee Thieves

This may seem like a joke, but beehive theft and black market bees are on the rise as crops like almonds grow in demand. At the same time, bee colonies are contracting in growth due to Colony Collapse Disorder. And these are proper heists as well, not crimes of...
Weekly Beesearch: Varroa Mites

Weekly Beesearch: Varroa Mites

Continuing from last week, we are taking a look at Varroa Mites and Deformed Wing Virus, or DWF. Both of these diseases are very common in beehives across the globe with Varroa mites carrying DWF and infecting weakened bees with the virus. It is similar to how ticks...