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TECHNOLOGY TIPS FOR ‘BEE MAN’ NORM GARY 59 Urban beekeeping. BEEKEEPERS 19 Abstracts from WAS 2020. Kathy Keatley Garvey submitted by Malcolm Sanford 15 YEARS OF NATIONAL PROPOLIS FOR COVID-19 23 POLLINATOR WEEK 64 Evidence that propolis can help reduce the impact of COVID-19. Celebrate with us June 21-27, 2021. Andresa Aparecida Berretta, Kelly Rourke Marcelo Augusto Duarte Silveira, José Manuel Còndor Capcha, David De Jong DRONE CONGREGATION AREAS 66 DCAs – what you should know. GRANT MONEY TO START Theresa Martin BEEKEEPING? 41 Everyone is concerned about the plight of our honey bees. U.S. HONEY PRODUCERS 70 Jon Zawislak Fear of the future. Pamela Parker HOW TO HAGGLE ON THE FARM 46 Poor dirt farmer – be wary! WAYS TO MOVE BEES 72 Stephen Bishop In the early 19th century. Jim Thompson APIARY INSPECTION 53 What’s happening in South Carolina TASTEFUL BEES 75 Stephen Cavin Yumo. Sher Hackwell ALMONDS AND BEES 54 It’s a partnership. THE IMPOSSIBILITY OF Josette Lewis ROBOTIC POLLINATORS 79 It’s happening. POLLINATOR WEEK 55 R. Michael Magnini Honey Bee Health Coali on. Matt Mulica SUCCESSFUL QUEEN REARING 83 Queen cell incubator. MINDING YOUR BEES AND CUES 56 Daniel Kluger It’s ge ng warmer. How will bees respond? Becky Masterman and Bridget Mendel 800.289.7668 Executive Publisher – Brad Root Associate Publisher, Senior Editor – Jerry Hayes, [email protected], Ext. 3214 Assistant Editor, Design – Kathy Summers, [email protected], Ext. 3215 Social Media, Event Specialist & Subscription Coordinator – Amanda DeSimone, [email protected], Ext. 3255 Advertising – Jean Newcombe, [email protected], Ext. 3216 Contributors Clarence Collison • James E. Tew • Kim Lehman • Jay Evans Connie Krochmal • Jessica Louque • Ross Conrad • Jennifer Berry • Ed Colby POSTMASTER: Send address changes to BEE CULTURE, The A.I. Root Co., 623 W. Liberty St., Medina, OH 44256 Subscription Information U.S., one year, $25; two years, $48. Newsstand price: $4.99. All other countries, (U.S. Currency only), $20.00 per year additional for postage. Digital Edition $15. Send remittance by money order, bank draft, express money order, or check or credit card. Bee Culture (ISSN 1071-3190), June 2021, Volume 149, Issue 6, is published monthly by The A.I. Root Co., 623 W. Liberty Street, Medina, OH 44256. Periodicals Postage Paid at Medina, OH and additional mailing offi ces. Subscriptions, Book Orders – www.BeeCulture.com • [email protected] Advertising – 800.289.7668, Ext. 3216; [email protected] Retreaving a swarm. Photo by Lynda Published by The A.I. Root Co. Copyright© 2021. All rights reserved. Bracken, Rural Retreat, VA. June 2021 BEE CULTURE 5 June2021.indd 5 5/18/2021 8:47:51 AM 6 BEE CULTURE June 2021 June2021.indd 6 5/18/2021 8:47:55 AM June 2021 BEE CULTURE 7 June2021.indd 7 5/18/2021 8:47:56 AM Proud Sponsor of the BEEKeeping Today Podcast 8 BEE CULTURE June 2021 June2021.indd 8 5/18/2021 8:47:58 AM Bee Culture’s Best . NEW FOR YOU 11 BEEING DIVERSE: INSPIRING Varrox Eddy. New at NOD Apiary Products. LEADERS IN BEEKEEPING 48 Bee Culture’s Annual Event returns with an incredible lineup of speakers. SUMMER READING 30 Bee Culture Team Honey For Dummies; Work I Knew I Must BEE VET 50 FOUND IN TRANSLATION 32 “Sylvatic” with Dr. Lòpez-Uribe. News from the management. Tracy Farone Jay Evans BIGGER PICTURE 62 A CLOSER LOOK – HONEY BEE Feeding your bees. Think ahead. POLLINATION 35 Jessica Louque Sex between flowers. Clarence Collison THE FORAGING SEASON 88 Pollination, only a part of the bees’ foraging life. BEE KIDS’ CORNER 38 James E. Tew All the buzz . for the kids? Kim Lehman RECIPES 93 Pan Fried Bananas. RENEWAL TIME FOR ME 47 Shana Archibald Re rement or me for renewal? John Miller BOTTOM BOARD 96 First the bees. Ed Colby In Every Month – Honeycomb Hannah 9 What’s going on in the hive. From The Editor – 14 It’s Summers Time! 15 Bees, plants and maybe Summer. Next Month 16 What should you be doing? Honey Market Report 17 Comparing regional prices.