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These are extension articles written by past and present members of the Apiculture program at NCSU. They are organized in the following structure.
1. Honey bee biology. Honey bees are living, breathing animals. Therefore it is critical that beekeepers obtain a fundamental understanding of honey bees as a biological system. This includes understanding their nest architecture, development, anatomy, genetics, behavior, ecology, and evolution. Understanding what bees do naturally facilitates their husbandry by working with them, rather than against them. Moreover, understanding their biology develops a deeper appreciation and admiration of the bees.
2. Honey bee management. Based on a thorough understanding of honey bee biology, a beekeeper may then effectively manipulate honey bees in a managed setting. Subjects include how to properly keep bees and what not to do. Hive construction, beekeeping equipment, and apiary establishment are also important areas of understanding. Treatment and prevention of the many diseases that afflict honey bees is also a significant management issue.
3. Honey bee industry. Managed honey bees in the US account for over $14 billion each year in pollination services and increased crop yields, and thus is a vital part of the agriculture industry in the country. Knowing the history of beekeeping, what crops require bees for cross pollination and fruit set, the honey market, and the uses of other hive products are important aspects of the apiculture industry.
The notes are in PDF format, and require the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view. Click on any title below to download.
Note Title Category Subcategory Previous No. Africanized honey bees: where are they now, and when will they arrive in North Carolina? (click here for web accessible PDF) Biology Africanized honey bees 4 Africanized honey bees: prevention and control (click here for web accessible PDF) Biology Africanized honey bees 4A Africanized honey bees: some questions and answers (click here for web accessible PDF) Biology Africanized honey bees 4B Honey Plants of North Carolina Biology Bee plants, botany, and gardening 2 An Herb Garden for the Bees Biology Bee plants, botany, and gardening 2A Landscape Planting for Bees Biology Bee plants, botany, and gardening 2B The Golden Raintree Biology Bee plants, botany, and gardening 2C Reducing the Likelihood of Stings During Outdoor Activities Biology Medical and safety information 15 Allergy to Insect Stings Biology Medical and safety information 15A Carpenter Bees Biology Related insects 8 The Honey Bee Dance Language Biology Behavior, ecology, and evolution . The Different Types of Honey Bees Biology Behavior, ecology, and evolution . Non-honey bee stinging insects in North Carolina Biology Related insects . Diseases of the Honey Bee (5.7 MB; text only version, 548KB) Management Diseases, pests, and treatments 3 Tracheal Mite Disease Management Diseases, pests, and treatments 3A Varroa Mites (3.9 MB; text only version, 40KB) Management Diseases, pests, and treatments 3B Honey Bee Medication Fact Sheet Management Diseases, pests, and treatments 3C The Small Hive Beetle (1.5 MB; text only version, 112KB) Management Diseases, pests, and treatments 3D Plans for Constructing a Beehive Management Equipment and woodworking 9 Honey Bee Vacuum Management Equipment and woodworking 9A Diagram of a Single Frame Observation Hive Management Equipment and woodworking 9B Foundation Mounting Jig Management Equipment and woodworking 9C Requeening Management Hive manipulation 18 Weed Control in the Apiary Management Working in the apiary 11 Reducing the Risk of Pesticide Poisoning to Honey Bees Management Working in the apiary 12 An Electric Bear Fence for Apiaries Management Working in the apiary 13 The history of instrumental insemination Management Queen rearing and bee breeding . Setting up an observation hive Management Hive manipulation . A Comparison of Russian and Italian Honey Bees Management Queen rearing and bee breeding . How to install a package of honey bees Management Hive manipulation . Bees and Beekeeping in North Carolina Industry Beekeeping facts and history 1 The Importance of Honey Bees in North Carolina Industry Beekeeping facts and history 1A Apple Pollination and Honey Bees Industry Crop pollination 7A Cucumber Pollination Industry Crop pollination 7B Judging Liquid (Extracted) Honey Industry Honey 16 Preparing Liquid Honey for Competition and Sale Industry Honey 16A Making Mead or Honey Wine Industry Other hive products 5 Beeswax Industry Other hive products 6 Audio-Visual Materials on Beekeeping at NCSU Industry Reference 10 How to become a beekeeper in North Carolina Industry Reference 14 The N.C. Master Beekeeper Program Industry Reference 17 Preparing honey entries for the State Fair Industry Reference . MBP Study Guide: Certified Level Industry Reference . The Value of Honey Bees as Pollinators in N.C. Industry Crop pollination .
