Weston, CT - The Back Yard Beekeepers Association (BYBA) in Connecticut is proud to present Dr. Diana Cox-Foster, a Research Leader and Entomologist at USDA-ARS Pollinating Insects Research Unit in Utah. This meeting is in person and our speaker will be joining us virtually. There is not an option for participants to join virtually. Please join us at 7 PM to allow time to socialize and chat with other members of the club. Our virtual speaker presentation will begin at 7:30 PM.
The location is Norfield Congregational Church located at 64 Norfield Rd in Weston, CT. Even though the event is free, please register at https://backyardbeekeepers.com.
Join us for this exciting deep dive into the fascinating world of bees! This presentation will showcase groundbreaking data from a three-year study exploring the dynamic interactions between honey bees, bumble bees, and solitary bees—an investigation that addresses a critical question: How does a honey bee apiary impact native bee populations?
"Through innovative cage experiments with limited forage, we created competition between the three bee types, examining how they affect each other’s reproduction and behavior on flowers. This research included experiments on how a large apiary with 48 colonies influences the reproduction of sentinel bumble bee colonies and cavity-nesting solitary bees. We also kept a close eye on local endemic bee species and flowers, all while assessing the impact of viral pathogens on these essential pollinators", remarked Cox-Foster.
With climate emerging as a key player in the results, she will discuss how the carrying capacity of an area significantly impacts bee health, revealing how various factors interact to shape the well-being of our pollinators.
Don't miss this chance to hear about cutting-edge bee research and its profound implications for biodiversity and conservation!
Questions? Contact BYBA’s Paula Wolf at paulawolf@email.com.
The Back Yard Beekeepers Association (BYBA) is one of the Nation’s largest regional clubs for beekeeping hobbyists with over 400 members. Some of their members are just getting started as beekeepers, and some have enjoyed this hobby for years. All share an interest in the wonderful and remarkable world of the honey bee. The mission of BYBA is to provide their membership with a forum for sharing knowledge and mutual interests in beekeeping, and to educate and promote the benefits of beekeeping to the public. For more information, please visit backyardbeekeepers.comBc