Beekeeper Chat with Dr. Cameron Jack - UF with Chari Elam

Join Chari as she interviews the very personable Dr. Cameron Jack, assistant professor of honey bee epidemiology and toxicology, alongside Dr. Jamie Ellis at the University of Florida. This chat is full of very helpful, up-to-date information regarding the latest dosing of oxalic acid, its efficacy, and what the future holds in that regard. They also talk about other treatments commonly used in the industry that are showing signs of resistance and what that means for the future of those treatments. Other topics discussed are nutrition, honey bee health in general, and viruses vectored by Varroa. Check it out!

Evaluating the seasonal efficacy of commonly used chemical treatments on Varroa destructor (Mesostigmata: Varroidae) population resurgence in honey bee colonies

Integrated Pest Management Control of Varroa destructor (Acari: Varroidae), the Most Damaging Pest of (Apis mellifera L. (Hymenoptera: Apidae)) Colonies

[hankbaker]

Thanks to both of you for doing this interview. Always appreciate all the beekeeping information that “The Bee Supply” continues to produce.

[phillipriggs]

Well done! As an up and coming beekeeper in Burnett County Texas, there is host of good information.