Texas Apiary Inspection Service

04/17/2026

Something new 😁

He’s baaaack! 🐻

The American black bear we’ve been following since July 2025 has reemerged and is currently making its rounds again in Anderson and Cherokee Counties in East Texas.

Thanks to verified reports from the public, we believe this bear successfully overwintered along the Neches River corridor. If so, this would be the first documented black bear to overwinter in East Texas in over 50 years!

Based off reports, this bear is still shy and afraid of humans. 👀 If you see this bear, please report to your county biologist or game warden. (Find contact info on our website at tpwd.texas.gov)

This young black bear is growing fast and could hit full maturity by mid‑summer. Based on its travels, it may be heading toward bear country in Louisiana, Arkansas, or Oklahoma to find a mate.

Black bears are a protected species in Texas. Get tips for coexisting safely with bears at bit.ly/TexasBearSafety or visit BearWise at BearWise.org

We thank everyone for your continued support in helping us track and live with this black bear!

04/01/2026

Please participate in the US Beekeeping survey!

The annual US Beekeeping Survey is LIVE!

Participate as a beekeeping citizen scientist through April at https://aub.ie/us-beekeeping-survey Your efforts provide insights in this past year's colony losses, plus help drive research direction, Extension efforts, and policy decisions!

Please also share this post widely among your beekeeping social media circles!

Many thanks to our great group of supporters: Project Apis m. National Honey Board One Hive Foundation American Honey Producers Association American Beekeeping Federation North Dakota Department of Agriculture Bee Culture Magazine American Beekeeping Federation

02/11/2026

Yay Hannah!

02/05/2026

https://royalsocietypublishing.org/rspb/article/292/2045/20243078/234513/A-nutritionally-complete-pollen-replacing-diet

Abstract. A steady supply of nutritionally adequate pollen from diverse flower sources is crucial for honeybee colonies. However, climate instability, larg

02/04/2026

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00218839.2025.2495393

The western honey bee, Apis mellifera, faces a new threat from the spread of parasitic Tropilaelaps (Tropi) mites, specifically T. mercedesae, which adds additional complexity to an apicultural lan...

02/04/2026

https://www.apixpollen.com/

Boost hive health with APIX Pollen, the scientifically proven pollen substitute. Improve overwintering, colony strength & productivity. Learn more.

12/22/2025

Citizen science request! We are expanding our US Capped Brood Monitoring Program (https://aub.ie/winterbrood) to beekeepers for three time periods this winter: Dec 19-21, Jan 2-4, and Jan 16-18.

Each beekeeper inspection should take 2-3 minutes per colony, with minimal disturbance; we are looking for a Yes or No for presence of Capped Brood.

Please help us get to our target of 10 beekeeper participants per state!

For a demonstration video and to submit your information, go to: https://aub.ie/broodcsi

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12/10/2025

The 2024–2025 U.S. Beekeeping Survey reveals the highest honey bee colony losses since colony loss rates were first monitored in 2011. With responses from ne...

12/09/2025

https://www.projectapism.org/tropi-resources

Tropilaelaps Resources Project Apis m.’s Tropilaelaps Training 2024 Documentary Series Project Apis m.’s Tropilaelaps Training 2024 documentary series is shared in four parts: Special thanks to our Contributors!Auburn University, Chiang Mai University, and the Apiary Inspectors of America (AIA),...

11/17/2025

TAIS was contacted by the Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation. Foundation personnel will begin conducting eradication activities in and around production cotton fields, beginning December 1, 2025. All cotton fields will be mapped, and treatment will begin during the 2026 cotton-growing season. Field entry and treatment is expected to last until all cotton is harvested in the eradication zones. Public notices will go out in newspapers across the state.
To mitigate risk, all beekeepers should notify the Foundation of beehive locations near cotton fields. The Foundation will monitor treatments in these locations where bees are present to ensure the security of hives. For more information regarding this program and to notify the Foundation of hive locations, please call the Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation by phone at 1-800-687-1212.