Articles What Can’t Bees do? Articles Bees provide myriad benefits to humanity, including pollination services, honey production1, food security and crop pollination, artistic inspiration2 and even career opportunities3 18 May 2024 By The ABK Team
Articles Bee venom, propolis or an antibiotic could be powerful treatments to fight COVID-19 Articles 1. Azithromycin and bee-derived products appear to be capable of protecting epithelial tight junctions2 16 May 2024 By The ABK Team
News and Letters AHBIC - Oxalic Acid Fact Sheet News and Letters What is Oxalic Acid Oxalic acid is an industrial chemical generally available and used for removing rust from metal and deep cleaning timber and other materials. Oxalic acid is not currently registered or permitted for use in honey bee hives by the... 14 May 2024 By The ABK Team
News and Letters Bee Courses and New Mated Queen Bee News and Letters Dear Dr Anna, I am writing to enquire about courses in beekeeping and a mated queen bee to form a new hive. Adam Dear Adam, There are many ways to learn about beekeeping, and doing a course, joining a mentorship group, or having a mentor... 13 May 2024 By The ABK Team
Articles Antioxidant ‘Bee Glue’ Creates Buzz For New Australian Industry Articles A nutrient-rich product discovered in honey bee hives across Australia could generate a new homegrown health industry. University of the Sunshine Coast researchers have identified for the first time 16 types of Australian high-grade propolis, or... 11 May 2024 By The ABK Team
Articles Rehabilitating with Natives Bees Articles A unique horticultural therapy program at the Princess Alexandra (PA) Hospital in Brisbane is integrating native bee hives into therapy and rehabilitation for their patients. Radiographer, Horticultural Therapist, and Volunteer hospital community... 09 May 2024 By The ABK Team
From the Archives Notes From Overseas - The Hatching of the Egg of the Honey Bee From the Archives 08 May 2024 By The ABK Team
News and Letters US Honey Bees Suffer Second Deadliest Season on Record News and Letters Figures reveal beekeepers in the US lost an estimated 48% of their honey bee colonies in 2022-23. According to an annual survey that tracks the state of managed hives, this is the second highest death rate on record after 2020-21’s 51%. Honey bees... 07 May 2024 By The ABK Team