Catherine M. Zettel Nalen

Preserving Woodenware in Beekeeping Operations

J. D. Ellis, W. H. Kern, and C. M. Zettel Nalen

Differences Between European and African Honey Bees

M. K. O'Malley, J. D. Ellis, and C. M. Zettel Nalen

ENY147 describes key differences between the aggressive African bee and the docile European honey bee, including hive defense and stinging, swarming and absconding, and selection of nesting site. Includes additional resources.

Swarm Trapping for Pest Control Operators

M. K. O'Malley, James D. Ellis, Michael K. O'Malley, James D. Ellis, andCatherine M. Zettel Nalen
Other Contacts: Amy Vu

Outlines the standard operating procedures for swarm trapping by certified Pest Control Operators as a means of capturing and removing a nesting Africanized bee colony before the bees become aggressive.

Yellow Fever Mosquito Aedes aegypti (Linnaeus) (Insecta: Diptera: Culicidae)

Catherine M. Zettel Nalen andPhillip E. Kaufman
Other Contacts: Elena M. Rhodes

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Bee Louse, Bee Fly, Braulid, Braula coeca Nitzsch (Insecta: Diptera: Braulidae)

James D. Ellis, Ashley N. Mortensen, and C. M. Zettel Nalen

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Varroa, Varroa destructor Anderson and Trueman (Arachnida: Acari: Varroidae)

James D. Ellis and C. M. Zettel Nalen

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

The Benefits of Pollen to Honey Bees

Amanda Ellis, James D. Ellis, James D. Ellis, M. K. O'Malley, Michael K. O'Malley, andCatherine M. Zettel Nalen
Other Contacts: Amy Vu

The honey bee's basic nutritional requirements are similar to those of humans; namely, they need proteins (amino acids), carbohydrates (sugars), minerals, fats/lipids (fatty acids), vitamins, and water. In order to meet their nutritional requirements, honey bees collect nectar, pollen, and water.

Theft, Vandalism, and Other Related Crime in the Beekeeping Industry: A Guide for Beekeepers

C. M. Zettel Nalen and James D. Ellis

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID.

Sweat Bees, Halictid Bees, Halictidae (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Halictidae)

James D. Ellis, Katie Buckley, Catherine M. Zettel Nalen, James D. Ellis, andRachel E. Mallinger
Other Contacts: Amy Vu

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids, and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Miner Bee, Chimney Bee Anthophora abrupta Say

James D. Ellis, Jason R. Graham, James D. Ellis, Harlan G. Hall, Catherine M. Zettel Nalen, andRachel E. Mallinger
Other Contacts: Amy Vu

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Blue Orchard Bee, Osmia lignaria Say (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Megachilidae)

Alden Estep, Catherine Zettel-Nalen, and James Ellis

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.