Grafting
Paul Kelly, research and apiary manager, instructs how to graft honey bee larvae.
Cell Building – Part 1
Paul Kelly, research and apiary manager, discusses how to properly build a cell for raising queens.
Cell Building – Part 2
Paul Kelly, research and apiary manager, continues to discuss how to properly build a cell for raising queens.
Making Mini Nucleus Colonies
Paul Kelly, research and apiary manager, shows how to make a mini nucleus colony.
4-Way Mating Nucleus Colonies
Paul Kelly, Research and Apiary Manager, along with Apiary Assistants Taylor and Stephanie demonstrate how we use 4-way mating nucleus colonies and their pros vs. cons.
Handling Queen Cells
Paul Kelly, Research and Apiary Manager, explains the benefits of using queen cells and demonstrates methods for transporting cells to the apiary in an incubator.
Managing Towards Gentle Behaviour
Paul Kelly, Research and Apiary Manager, demonstrates how beekeepers can manage hives to select for gentle behaviour.
Low Varroa Growth Part 1
Paul Kelly, research and apiary manager, interviews HBRC director Dr. Guzman and Dr. Guzman outlines the Low Varroa Growth research project.
Low Varroa Growth Part 2
Paul Kelly, research and apiary manager, interviews Dr. Berna Emsen about methods and results of the new Low Varroa Growth research project.
Low Varroa Growth Part 3
Paul Kelly, research and apiary manager, discusses the Tech-Transfer Program with Les Eccles.
Working with the ORHBS Program
Working with the ORHBS Program
Buckfast Queen Mating Station on Thorah Island
The Honey Bee Research Centre team travels to Thorah Island to the Buckfast queen mating station. Paul Kelly, research and apiary manager, is the main speaker. He is joined by David Stotesbury, research and apiary assistant, and other volunteers.