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Pb1745-Beekeeping In Tennessee, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Pb1745-Beekeeping In Tennessee, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Insects, Pests, Plant Diseases and Weeds
Most people realize that beekeeping is important to world-wide agricultural production, because bees pollinate fruits and vegetables valued in billions of dollars. Without the honey bee, our food supply could be in serious jeopardy. The economic value of honey, wax and other hive products is continually increasing as we find new uses for bee-related products. People of either sex or any age can keep bees almost anywhere. When asked why they become beekeepers, people’s responses are variable, including “to pollinate my garden,” “to make honey to sell,” “to teach my children something useful,” “to put honey on my biscuits,” “as …
Sp596-Using Terramycin For The Prevention Of American Foulbrood, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Sp596-Using Terramycin For The Prevention Of American Foulbrood, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Insects, Pests, Plant Diseases and Weeds
There are three formulations of terramycin (TM) registered for use on honey bees for prevention of American Foulbrood (AFB), a bacterial disease that can kill the colony. None of these formulations may be used when honey is being produced for human consumption. TM25 is a water soluble mixture that comes in a 6.4 oz. package and contains 25 grams of active ingredient (a.i.), oxytetracycline HCL, per pound. There are 10 grams (10,000 mg.) of a. i. in each 6.4 oz package. TM50D is not water soluble, comes in a 50 lb. bag. and contains 50 grams (50,000 mg.) of a. …
Sp594-Small Hive Beetle - A New Pest Of Honey Bees, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Sp594-Small Hive Beetle - A New Pest Of Honey Bees, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Insects, Pests, Plant Diseases and Weeds
The small hive beetle, Aethina tumida Murray, a new pest of honey bees, was discovered damaging honey bee colonies in Florida in spring of 1998. It is native to South Africa. When and how it arrived in North America are unknown; however, the earliest known collection was made in 1996 in Charleston, SC. By 1999 it was established in Florida, Georgia and North and South Carolina. In 2000, it was discovered in Alabama, Ohio, Maine, Michigan, South Dakota and Mississippi. In Tennessee, the beetle was found in Polk County in 2000 and in Hamilton, Sequatchie and Dyer counties in 2001. …
Sp409-A-Tracheal Mites In Tennessee - Parasites Of The Honey Bee, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Sp409-A-Tracheal Mites In Tennessee - Parasites Of The Honey Bee, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Insects, Pests, Plant Diseases and Weeds
Tracheal mites (Acarapis woodi) have spread throughout Tennessee since their introduction in 1987. In the past decade, this parasite is believed responsible for 20 to 50 percent of losses of bee colonies statewide, with local losses reaching 100 percent. The mite has become a severe problem, in part due to the difficulty in detecting the minute parasite and to the ease with which contaminated bees can spread the mites. The mites are spread among the colonies by drifting bees, or by any activities of beekeepers involved in moving adult bees. Honey bees contaminated with mites can be found …