Tag Archives: natural selection

ONBG meeting, July 2021 – Blenheim wild bees

Posted on July 23, 2021 by Paul

We were priviliged and excited to have the opportunity for a behind-the-scenes tour of wild bee colonies at Blenheim Palace led by Filipe Salbany, an internationally experienced bee expert who emits a real contagious joy and enthusiasm. He has 50 … Continue reading →

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Meditations on the Learning from the Bees conference

Posted on November 8, 2018 by Paul

At the end of August the world’s first major international gathering of natural beekeepers, Learning from the Bees, took place in the Netherlands. The atmosphere had a festival vibe and concentrated on healthy bees and improving the environment, rather than … Continue reading →

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New research on natural selection and honey bee health

Posted on November 17, 2016 by Paul

An interesting paper by heavyweight apiology researchers Professor Peter Neumann and Dr Tjeerd Blacquière is being published in the mainstream, peer reviewed research journal Evolutionary Applications. The paper recommends major changes to beekeeping practises in order to address various health … Continue reading →

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