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

As the days get warmer, there will be more and more activity at the entrances of the hives. Honey …

— 1 month ago, Pollinators

We’re happy to announce that we have received funding from USDA-NIFA to help beekeepers in Western North and South …

— 2 months ago, Pollinators

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

— 6 months ago, Pollinators

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

— 8 months ago, Entomology

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

— 10 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 …

— 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 …

— 6 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