Bee history

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History of Beekeeping in America
Bee history

History of Beekeeping in America

English colonists brought honey bees to Virginia in 1622. Four centuries later, the US loses 30-45% of colonies yearly. The story between those points is wild.

November 10, 2025
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Africanized Bees: History, Spread, and Reality
Bee history

Africanized Bees: History, Spread, and Reality

26 Tanzanian queens escaped a Brazilian lab in 1957. Descendants reached Texas by 1990. The 'killer bee' hype was overblown. The management challenges aren't.

November 6, 2025
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