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6th Honey bee pests, diseases and poisoning revision post: diagnosing and treating for acarine (tracheal) mites, and a bit of beekeeping history

A 6th revision post for the British Beekeeping Association’s Module 3 Honey bee Pests, Diseases and Poisoning exam, which I plan to take in March. I’m taking the BBKA’s correspondence course, so I have a tutor setting me papers which she then marks. I’m … Continue reading

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5th Honey bee pests, diseases and poisoning revision post: nosema, acarine and amoeba.

The lifecycle and development of nosema, acarine and amoeba within honey bees. Continue reading

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