Episode 181 – The Bee Buzz (30): Bees in the News – Horned Devil Bees, Smart Bees & Vaccine Breakthroughs 🐝🗞️

This Bees in the News edition covers four fascinating stories from around the world, from new species discoveries to the first honeybee vaccine. We look at how research and innovation continue to change our understanding of bees, their intelligence, and the threats they face.

What’s Inside This Episode:

Discovery of the horned “Lucifer” bee in Western Australia’s goldfieldsHow small hive beetle larvae convert excess pollen into usable foodNew research showing that bees can perceive and measure timeThe first successful vaccine for American foulbrood diseaseA misleading viral post about queen bee insemination and why it’s wrongHow social media often distorts beekeeping practices for clicksFinal reflections on seasonal slowdown and winter beekeeping prep

Why Listen to This Episode?

It’s an engaging round-up of bee science, discovery, and controversy, highlighting what’s real, what’s hype, and what it all means for everyday beekeepers.

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Referenced Articles:

🌏 Horned “devil” bee found in remote Goldfields prompts call for further research (ABC News)

🍯 Circular Economics: Honey Bee Pest Turns Excess Pollen Into Food (Entomology Today)

🧠 Bees Can Tell Time: New Study Reveals Shockingly Advanced Insect Intelligence (The Debrief)

💉 Vaccine for Honeybees Successfully Completes Efficacy Trials (DVM 360)

About the Podcast:

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