SIBA Bee Blog

Robber Flies: Cold-hearted honey bee killer

Robber Flies: Cold-hearted honey bee killer
Submited by Jason Morgan By now, most of us in our area have seen these dragon-fly looking things, and many more of us have seen them swooping in an eating our bees. They are called Robber Flies. How apropos. Some remain suspect, but I've seen bees swiped out of mid-air by these. Speaking to Garry…
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Join the effort to save the monarchs

By Chandra L. Mattingly Staff Reporter If the monarch caterpillars in our living room are any indication, monarch butterflies' wintering population should be up this year. Those who love the tropical insects' orange and black stained glass appearance hope so. In a life cycle that stretches from Mexico to Canada, these delicate creatures are dependent…
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Of Bugs, Blooms & Vittles: Senses shimmer with summertime delights

By Chandra L. Mattingly Staff Reporter Which is better, to bite into an ear of sweet corn that went straight from the garden into the boiling water, or to slice and devour a sun-ripened red tomato? Ah, summertime, when the garden is in full swing and the eating is good. This week we're eating our…
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July 2014 Report from IN State Apiary Inspector

Some beekeepers were able to take off honey beginning of July. If you had hives that made it through the winter you should be getting honey. Even if you repopulated a dead out you may be able to get some honey off them. The clover is still blooming so good sign for the nectar flow…
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