Posted in Nutrition

Microbes + Nutrition = Energy

Beekeepers truly love their bees, but many don’t appreciate the role gut microbes play in their overall health. They feed…

Posted in Disease Microbiome Nosema

Probiotics and microbials benefit bees during Nosema infection.

Nosema infection threatens millions of honeybee colonies worldwide. Direct-Fed Microbials (DFM), also called probiotics, help bees overcome Nosema infection.

Posted in Microbiome

How to Effectively Use Probiotics in Your Hive

Probiotic supplements for bees are meant to replenish beneficial microorganisms. There are many different varieties as well as delivery methods (liquid or syrup, pollen patties, pills, dry powders). Which ones are the most effective?

Posted in Varroa - testing and treatment

Varroa Mite Control Using Oregano Oil Vapors

Electric vaporizers containing oregano oil installed above the brood chamber of honey bee colonies and running continuously, achieved 97-98% mite killing rates…

Posted in Microbiome

The Business of Microbials and Honey Bee Health – Slava Strogolov, CEO, Strong Microbials Inc.

My goal as a leader of Strong Microbials is to help shape the future in which the world’s population is healthy and strong, ecosystems rich and stable, and resources plentiful and renewable.
We can do business with Nature.

Posted in Varroa - testing and treatment

Varroa destructor – Test & Treat

Testing and treating your bees for Varroa destructor mites before going into winter is imperative for hive survival. Learn tips and tricks to help your bees stay healthy and overwinter with success.

Posted in Bee Headlines in the News

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This news website is established to provide a comprehensive review of published peer reviewed articles related to honey bee health as well as work that is not published or open source. Our goal is to provide information on natural beekeeping techniques as well as novel sustainable solutions for honey bee health challenges.