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New UF study shows liquid insecticides have limited impact against subterranean termite colonies

by Lourdes Mederos
July 22, 2024

How do some of the most voracious subterranean termite species live and remain active around a house? They have a knack for “smelling death.” In the United States, there are two primary ways to protect a house from subterranean termites: ... READ MORE

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Tags: Asian Subterranean Termites, Bait, Colonies, Death Zone, Entomology, Entomology And Nematology, Formosan Subterranean Termites, Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, Liquid Termiticides, News, Subterranean Termite, Termite Colonies, Termiticide, Thomas Chouvenc, UF-IFAS

Tasks and Duties throughout the Life Cycle of a Worker Honey Bee

by Anthony Rodriguez
August 22, 2022

Have you ever wondered where the saying, “busy like a bee” comes from? Well, it comes from the worker honey bee - known to be the most active bee of their species, Apis millifera, as they are faced with many different tasks and duties throughout ... READ MORE

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Tags: Acknowledge, Apis Mellifera, Bugs, Colonies, Colony, Cycle, Drones, Duties, Duty, Eggs, Honey, Honey Bee, Insects, Laying Workers, Life, Life Cycle, Nectar, Needs To Bee Protected, Pollen, PolliNATION, Pollinator, Pollinators, Queen, Save The Bees, Task, Tasks, Worked, Worker Honey Bee, Workers, Working

Swarming: The Natural Reproductive Process of a Honey Bee Colony

by Anthony Rodriguez
March 9, 2022

Honey bees, one of the world's most prolific species of pollinators, are incredibly important for food production. However, their swarming behavior can often be misunderstood and cause concern among homeowners and the general public. It's essential ... READ MORE

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Tags: Agriculture, Bee, Bee Info, Beekeeping, Bees, Colonies, Colony, Hive, Hives, Honey, Honey Bee, Livestock, Nectar, Organism, Pollen, Pollinators, Reproduction, Spring, Swarm, Swarming, Swarms

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