The American Beekeeping Federation is proud to announce that Delanie Craighead and Oceanna Escribano were selected as the 2026 American Honey Queen and Princess. Queen Delanie is the daughter of Don and Laurie Craighead of Descanso, California. She is a graduate of the University of California, Davis, and earned a bachelor’s degree in animal biology …
Read MoreBeekeepers protect Peru’s Amazon rainforest. Indigenous communities in the Peruvian Amazon often rely heavily on small-scale farming for income, requiring them to clear land. Stingless beekeeping creates income without forest loss, empowering communities to protect their environment. Your donation can make a lasting impact. From 22 – 29 April 2026, all donations are doubled: https://www.beesfordevelopment.org/biggive/ …
Read MoreSpring Reads Rusty Burlew, Tina Sebestyen – 367 THE CLASSROOM Jamie Ellis – 371 BEEKEEPING BASICS The Demaree Method of Swarm Control Tina Sebestyen – 379 Swarm Traps – Tips and Tricks Michael Smith – 383 Bee Bobs Through the Looking-glass: Complete Mastery over Errant Swarms Peter Sieling – 385 THE CURIOUS BEEKEEPER Too Many …
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Kendal Sager took this photo of artwork created by second-graders at Cesar Chavez Elementary School. Page 403 for Dewey Caron’s story about Kendal’s education outreach program. Note: Some panels were cloned to replace obscured images.
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Q: Mite-resistant bees After reading the January 2026 issue of ABJ I am feeling somewhat frustrated regarding the lack of progress to develop mite-resistant bees. As I read the article by Bill Hesbach about vadescana, I thought that was a step forward but was reminded that resistance to this new pathway could not be ruled …
Read MoreOne of my favorite statements in beekeeping comes from Brother Adam, creator of the Buckfast bee and pioneer in the world of honey bee genetics. When asked what average beekeepers could do to improve their own bee genetics, he didn’t recommend getting Buckfast bees, or even cross-breeding with Buckfast bees. He said that each one …
Read MoreBefore the first flowers bloom, brief spells of warmth invade the cold winter days, calling bees to collect water. With only thick honey in the hive, nurse bees desperately need water for brood rearing. Even when the air is too cool, the breezes too chilly, foragers fly from their hives, under the warmth of a …
Read MoreImagine living in a library full time. Your life is simple: You hunt at night, lying in wait for your dinner to sidle within range of your toxic pincers, then grabbing it, liquifying it. During the day, you hide in dusty corners, narrow crevices, or in the pages of a scintillating novel, something like D.H. …
Read MoreYour energy for beekeeping In January, I attended a large bee meeting in Louisville, Kentucky. For me, it was a significant event. Your individual beekeeping energy at that gathering was palpable. I was honored to have beekeepers come by our podcast booth and share their time and experiences with us. I enjoyed every one of …
Read MoreMarvels in the Trees Admittedly, I had to look up its definition, but in doing so discovered how appropriately “perspicacious” describes the insight shared by the deer hunter in last month’s “From the Editor” piece [“The apartment,” February 2026]. What a treat! Sincere thanks, Eugene, for taking us into the respite of that tree stand, …
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