COBKA Community Honeybee Seminar:
TREE HIVE BEES
Love pollinators? Want to learn how to help?
Don’t miss this educational opportunity!
Lynn Royce, PhD will be discussing Organic Beekeeping & research on reproducing the natural honeybee ecosystem by modifying traditional beekeeping equipment & techniques to mimic conditions of honeybees in nature.
The honey bees' natural homes are tree hollows & caves. Bees share these cavities with non-bee organisms that may have beneficial relationships with the bees. The Tree Hive is a special honey bee hive that is mounted in a tree on a metal stand, 8-10 feet above the ground and includes a “bio chamber” with decaying wood chips for organisms that would live in hollow with the honey bees. The combination of hive placement, box design, and bio chamber provides a system that is good for the bees and can be enjoyed by the non beekeeping public.
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Lynn A. Royce, Ph.D. did her doctoral research on tracheal mites of honey bees and has studied pollinators for over 30 years. Notable achievements include developing a successful patented mating chamber while at Oregon State University and creating a honey bee breeding program that selects for genetic mite resistance. Dr. Royce is a passionate scientist who cares deeply about implementing research in practical applications to improve honey bee health.
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