Monthly Archives: April 2018

Come Visit Us at the California Honey Festival in Woodland

Come Visit Us at the California Honey Festival in Woodland

Looking for a fun and family-friendly weekend activity to take part in this spring? On Saturday, May 5, you can find us at the second annual California Honey Festival in downtown Woodland! This festival, which was designed to promote honey products, honey bees and beekeeping, will feature a variety of lectures and demonstrations that are… Continue Reading

New Microscopic Particles Absorb Toxins in Honey Bees

New Microscopic Particles Absorb Toxins in Honey Bees

Neonicotinoid pesticides have emerged as one of the foremost threats to honey bee colonies in recent years, but a new type of micro-particle developed by researchers at Washington State University could help protect bees from the toxic effects of pesticide exposure. These tiny particles—which are roughly the size and shape of a grain of pollen—act… Continue Reading