Bees
Bees are one of nature’s workers, carrying out the amazing processes of spreading pollen in the plant world, while producing honey for animals and humans. Of course, there are also bee stings… or, a hive in the rafters…
West Virginia Beekeepers That Can Remove Swarms
West Virginia Beekeepers Association
Guide to Beekeeping in West Virginia – WV Department of Agriculture (PDF)
Life History, Habits, and Control of the Cicada Killer Wasp in West Virginia – (PDF)
There is also the ongoing question over declining bee populations.
Mite Control in Honeybees With Essential Oils
Formic Acid Fumigator for Controlling Varroa Mites in Honey Bee Hives – (PDF)
Using Spearmint And Lemongrass To Protect Bees From Mites That Threaten HivesScienceDaily (May 19, 2007)—Bees swarm through the smoke as Professor James Amrine attempts to hook a pollen trap to one of the 20 beehives used for research at West Virginia University…(more)
