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Free newsletter about honey bee Research, Beekeeping and Responsible agriculture.
News for Bee Fans — A Rare Look + A Historic Celebration
Hey Insiders,
First things first — I’ve just dropped a brand-new exclusive video just for you. It’s all about how bees are transported from Egypt to Saudi Arabia. This isn’t your typical beekeeping content — we’re talking about putting bees on a plane to cross the border and the incredible logis...
May 31, 2025
Inside Varroa Mites... Literally!
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Dear Insiders,
I am excited to share my latest deep dive into the world of honey bee research - and when I say deep, I mean microscopic! My newest video explore the fascinating world of Varroa destructor mite dissection, a groundbreaking approach scientists are using to combat one of beekeepin...
May 24, 2025
varroa mites
The Devil's Way to Kill Honey Bee Mites
Hello Insiders,
A while ago, many of you asked me about different ways people around the world were dealing with honey bee mites—whether Varroa or Tropilaelaps mites and other pests.
Instead of giving direct answers—something I never do anyway—I created a new challenge inside the Academy. This c...
May 18, 2025
mites
tropilaelaps
🎥 Are VOX and AMAZON Hurting BEEKEEPERS? - Premium Members Early Acess.
Hello Insiders,
Below is my next video, where I share my thoughts on the recent VOX video—produced in collaboration with Amazon One Health—that claims honey is useless against seasonal allergies. I break down their arguments and offer my perspective based on science and what we know from the worl...
May 07, 2025
allergies
honey
pollen
The Fungus Among Us: The Bee Disease That Makes Beekeepers Fight! - Exclusive Content.
Hello Insiders,
Thank you for supporting the production of these videos.
Below, you'll find my latest video along with a short article giving an overview of chalkbrood. I’ve also included a more detailed scientific paper for those of you who want to explore the topic further.
If you have any que...
by Humberto Boncristiani —
Apr 22, 2025
chalkbrood
honey bee health
Hygienic behavior vs Microbiome
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Hey Insiders,
Over the past few newsletters, we’ve taken a deep dive into a hot topic in bee science: using non-native probiotics to improve honey bee health. (If you missed them, here’s Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4.)
The big question we’ve been ...
Mar 28, 2025
SEMBA
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This past week, I had the pleasure of traveling to Michigan to speak at SEMBA—the Southeastern Michigan Beekeepers Association. Established in 1934, SEMBA has a long history of educating and supporting beekeepers in their endeavors. The association offers resources such as beekeeping courses, ...
Mar 19, 2025
What does science say about using non-native probiotics in honey bee health? Part 04
Can Non-Native Microorganisms Replicate in the Gut of Honey Bees?
If you are a beekeeper looking for information about the use of probiotics in beekeeping, you have likely already heard the argument that the probiotics on the market might be useless because they cannot establish themselves in th...
by Humberto Boncristiani —
Mar 08, 2025
honey bee health
probiotics
The New Honey Bee Die-Off in the USA: A Surge of Theories and Agendas
Dear Insiders,
I want to take a moment to address the latest phenomenon in the beekeeping world—the new honey bee die-off in the USA—that I discussed in my livestream interview with Blake Shook. As expected, this event has already ignited a wave of theories, speculation, and opinions from all si...
Feb 13, 2025
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honey bee die-off
honey bee health
A Critical Moment for Beekeepers: Is High-Tech the Answer?
Dear Beekeeping Community,
In our recent livestream with Blake Shook, we discussed an alarming and urgent issue—what could potentially be the biggest honey bee die-off since Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD). Reports from beekeepers across the country are warning of devastating losses, with some fea...
by Humberto Boncristiani —
Feb 07, 2025
honey bee health
University of Montana Beekeeping Courses - Surprise to My Audience
Dear Insiders,
I recently had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Jerry Bromenshenk and Dr. Scott Debnam  from the University of Montana, two highly respected experts in the field of beekeeping. They have dedicated their careers to the study of bees and have developed a new series of online beekeep...
by Humberto Boncristiani —
Feb 05, 2025
beekeeping course
What does science say about using non-native probiotics in honey bee health? Part 03
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In my quest to share scientific insights about using non-native probiotics for honey bee health and to empower beekeepers to make informed decisions, I presented evidence in my last post (pat 1) and (part 02) showing how certain types of bacteria might bind, absorb, and eliminate toxic chemica...
by Humberto Boncristiani —
Dec 29, 2024
pathogens
prebiotic
probiotic
