Pesticide/Pollinator Symposium
Sponsored by Alfred State SUNY College of Technology/Institute for
Sustainability, The Western New York Honey Producers Association, The
New York Sustainable Agriculture Working Group, and Bee Culture - the
magazine of American beekeeping.
A steady decline in pollinator species has been noted for decades.
Additionally, the increasing loss of honey bee colonies suffered by
the commercial beekeepers that provide pollination services to
commercial growers indicates that many food supplies are imperiled.
This symposium introduces attendees to some of the recent findings
related to honey bee and pollinator losses.
Presenting from Penn. State University/Center for Pollinator Research:
· Maryann Frazier, Pennsylvania state extension entomologist - A
survey of recent research findings regarding honey bee health.
· Dr. James Frazier, Professor, Department of Entomology -
Synergistic and sub lethal effects of pesticides on honey bees.
Presenting from the USDA-ARS Honey Bee Pollination Lab in Tucson, Arizona:
· Dr. Gloria DeGrandi-Hoffman, Research Director - Do pesticide
contaminants alter the micro flora in healthy honey bee colonies?
· Dr. Diana Sammataro - Beneficial lactic acid bacteria micro
flora of honeybees.
· Dr. Kirk Anderson - Micro biota in the stored food sources of
social insects.
· Dr. Mark Carroll - Varroa mite attractants; potential solution
for varroa mite/viral challenges to honey bees.
July 22, 2010. 10 AM - 11:30, 1 PM - 4 PM. Alfred State SUNY College
of Technology, 10 Upper College Drive, Alfred, NY.
There is no cost to attend; we do however require registration through
the New York Sustainable Agriculture Working Group at the following
e-mail - [log in to unmask] or at 716-316-5839. Include name,
affiliation (eg. Grower, researcher/college, beekeeper/organization,
etc), and phone # or e-mail address.
Note: For those wishing to bring a picnic lunch, a designated area
will be announced at the meeting.
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