Post Written By David Tarpy, Professor and Extension Specialist (Apiculture)

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Dr. David TarpyProfessor and Extension Specialist (Apiculture) Applied Ecology
NC State Extension, NC State University

Update 11/02/24 We are tabulating a running compilation of the documented needs of beekeepers in Helene-affected areas. This table will …

— 2 months ago, Pollinators

With the track of tropical storm Debby poised to make a significant impact on North Carolina, there are some …

— 4 months ago, Entomology

Every year, we celebrate and acknowledge our reliance on pollinators for our food supply, as a third of everything …

— 6 months ago, Pollinators

Want to be added to our newsletter email list? Just email us! Issue What Have We Been Up To? (July 2021) July 2021 This …

Springtime for beekeepers is synonymous with starting new colonies, especially since annual losses have been hovering ~40% every year so …

— 4 years ago, Entomology

There is a viral news story circulating about the “murder hornet,” the unfortunate moniker of the Asian Giant hornet, Vespa …

There is a viral news story circulating about the “murder hornet,” the unfortunate moniker of the Asian Giant hornet, Vespa …

— 5 years ago, Entomology

This global health crisis has certainly hit us all like a ton of bricks, and at the time of …

— 5 years ago, Entomology

How beekeepers can minimize the effects on their hives The devil is in the details, most of which are under …

— 5 years ago, Entomology

Visit the Entomology page above for the latest information. Here’s what Dr. David Tarpy, NC State Apiculture Specialist shared: How to …

Answer: Another year, another survey, and the findings remain less than encouraging. It seems counter-intuitive that we don’t have a …

— 1 decade ago, Entomology

Answer: Probably not, but it’s interesting that it is found in bees at all Honey bees are hosts to more …

— 1 decade ago, Entomology