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  1. Some states require inspection for imported fire ant when moving honey bee colonies in or out of their state. What can I do to prevent moving imported fire ants when moving colonies? Updated: August 30, 2012
  2. Has research been done on honey bees comparing 5.4 mm comb cell size with 4.9 mm? I have heard that small cell (4.9 mm) beekeeping can control varroa mites. Updated: June 13, 2012
  3. What is the best way to introduce a queen into a colony? Updated: May 14, 2012
  4. How can I prevent small hive beetles from injuring my honey bee colony? Updated: May 14, 2012
  5. What are small hive beetles and where did they come from? Updated: May 14, 2012
  6. What kind of damage can the small hive beetle cause in honey bee colonies? Updated: May 14, 2012
  7. How can I tell the difference between small hive beetle larvae and wax moth larvae? Updated: May 14, 2012
  8. Where would you expect to find the various life stages of the small hive beetle within an apiary? Updated: May 14, 2012
  9. What steps can beekeepers take to protect their colonies from pesticide injury? Updated: April 18, 2012
  10. How can farmers, gardeners and applicators reduce risks of honey bee injury from pesticide applications? Updated: April 18, 2012
  11. Which pesticide formulations are least hazardous to honey bees? Updated: April 18, 2012
  12. I have honey bees in a tree. Can I remove them and keep the bees? Updated: July 29, 2011
  13. What are some good flowering plants to put near a vegetable garden to attract bees to help with pollination? Updated: May 01, 2011
  14. If bees produce a "surplus" of honey that is harvested in the summer or early fall, why do they need to be fed sugar throughout the winter and spring? Wouldn't they ordinarily use the surplus honey? Updated: December 10, 2010
  15. Why do newly installed packages of bees seem to abscond more than well-established hives? Updated: November 16, 2010
  16. The drone has no father but has a grandfather. How is that? Updated: November 16, 2010
  17. What are some suggestions for keeping bears out of active beehives? I live in Colorado. Updated: August 31, 2010
  18. Can a honey bee be born without the aid of a drone? Updated: December 23, 2009
  19. To test the hygienic behavior of honey bee colonies, can I use dry ice (CO2) to fill the tube instead of liquid nitrogen. Updated: November 23, 2009
  20. What is causing the decline of honey bee populations? Updated: November 11, 2009
  21. Are bumble bees better pollinators than honey bees? Updated: November 11, 2009
  22. What is the life cycle of the bumble bee? Updated: November 10, 2009
  23. Is there more than one kind of bumble bee? Updated: November 10, 2009
  24. How can I help native pollinators in my area? Updated: November 10, 2009
  25. How can I improve the chances of honey bees pollinating my crop? Updated: November 10, 2009
  26. How close should hives be placed to the crop they are to pollinate? Updated: November 10, 2009
  27. What crops do not require honey bee pollination? Updated: November 10, 2009
  28. How many bee hives per acre do I need to pollinate a crop? Updated: November 10, 2009
  29. What plants in my vegetable garden attract or need bees? Updated: November 10, 2009
  30. What nesting substrates can I prepare for blue orchard bees and other cavity-nesting bees? Updated: November 10, 2009

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