1. What is the life cycle of the parasitic Varroa mite? Published: November 10, 2009
2. What are some ways to reduce the population of Varroa mites in honey bee colonies, without the use of pesticides? Published: November 10, 2009
3. How do I know whether my bees have Nosema disease? Published: November 10, 2009
4. How does Nosema disease spread from hive to hive? Published: November 10, 2009
5. Is my hive equipment (hive bodies, frames, bottom boards, etc.) contaminated if the bees in the hives die of Nosema disease? Published: November 10, 2009
6. How long do Nosema spores survive on contaminated equipment? Published: November 10, 2009
7. How is Nosema ceranae different from Nosema apis? Published: November 10, 2009
8. Are new treatments for Nosema disease in honey bees under development? Published: November 10, 2009
9. Are easier and faster methods for determining the presence of Nosema disease under development? Published: November 10, 2009
10. What time of year is worst for Nosema disease? Published: November 10, 2009
11. Can I buy and use a microscope to tell for myself whether my bees are infected with Nosema? Published: November 10, 2009
12. If I have a swarm of European honey bees in my yard and leave them alone, what will happen? Published: November 10, 2009
13. What should homeowners do about swarming honey bees? Published: November 10, 2009
14. Will honey bee swarms in my yard move into a hole in the wall of my house? Published: November 10, 2009
15. Where will honey bee swarms go after they initially forming outside of their hive? Published: November 10, 2009
16. Why do swarming honey bees appear so gentle, just hanging on a tree limb? Published: November 10, 2009
17. Why do honey bees swarm? Published: November 10, 2009
18. I am doing honeybee studies and need to dissect out the hypopharyngeal glands, salivary glands, and if possible the corporum allatum. Is there a detailed protocol (preferrably with images) of how to dissect these structures? Published: November 10, 2009
19. What is a honey bee swarm? Published: November 10, 2009
20. What are minimum strength standards for a pollinating hive? Published: November 10, 2009
21. Can compact fluorescent lamps/lightbulbs (CFLs) and/or fluorescent tubes be used with a dimmer switch? Published: November 10, 2009
22. What are some of the least efficient electric appliances? Published: November 10, 2009
23. Can I install insulation myself, or should I hire a contractor? Published: November 09, 2009
24. Are all fluorescent lamps/lightbulbs created equal? Published: November 09, 2009
25. Is radon testing required when I sell my house? Published: November 09, 2009
26. What are "green" homes and are they affordable? Published: November 09, 2009
27. I keep hearing the term "universal design." What is it? Published: November 08, 2009
28. My disabled adult son is now living with us, and to accommodate his needs we must make some home modifications. Where might I find funding to make home modifications? Published: November 08, 2009
29. What is assisted living? Published: November 08, 2009
30. What types of aerobic systems can be used for treatment of liquid manure? Published: November 06, 2009

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