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Honey, a natural treasure cherished worldwide, faces an increasing problem: fraud. Counterfeiters mix genuine honey with syrups or other substances, making it challenging for consumers and even experts to identify authentic honey. However, thanks to groundbreaking technology developed by the...

The Southern Giant Hornet (Vespa soror) is a large, aggressive hornet species that is native to Southeast Asia. In its home range, this hornet is a significant predator of various invertebrates and small vertebrates, including butterflies, grasshoppers, geckos, and other wasps. It also targets...

The Small Hive Beetle, Aethina tumida, has resurfaced in Sicily after a four-year absence. Two sentinel hives have tested positive – one in central Messina and another just outside the city. This parasitic beetle is notorious for the damage it causes to honey bee colonies. Its presence has...

Cretan Honey Bee Apis mellifera adami was a honey bee once native to Crete, it was named in honour of Brother Adam, a renowned beekeeper. As per other native subspecies of honey bee in their native territories, A. m. adami played a crucial role in pollination on the island. However, recent...

Malta Declares Maltese Honey Bee as National Insect https://maltesehoneybee.org/2024/09/25/malta-declares-maltese-honey-bee-as-national-insect/

https://nahlamaltija.org/2024/08/26/malta-releases-e2-euro-commemorative-coin-honouring-the-maltese-honey-bee/

Source: https://nahlamaltija.org/2024/08/24/invasive-species-alert-red-dwarf-honey-bee-sighting-in-malta-raises-concerns/

noted with thanks

We are urging the government to declare the Maltese Honey Bee as a national species, which would be a significant step towards its holistic conservation. https://nahlamaltija.org/national-insect-initiative-the-maltese-honey-bee/

We need to find ways to incentivise beekeepers to start rearing local bees. For example, we came up with the idea of using bee genetics as a parameter to combat honey fraud. This biomarker as an additional tool would only be possible if they rear local bees...

We have published a paper discussing methods that can be used to protect honey bees from a legal perspective. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/370072858_Review_of_the_Maltese_and_European_Laws_related_to_the_Genetic_Protection_of_the_Endemic_Maltese_Honey_Bee_Apis_mellifera_ruttneri

I am pleased to share the forthcoming issuing of a 2 Euro Commemorative Coin by the Central Bank of Malta honouring the endemic Maltese Honey Bee! More >> https://nahlamaltija.org/2024/01/25/unveiling-the-2-euro-commemorative-coin-honouring-the-maltese-honey-bee/

Apology accepted. However, it was unfair to mix issues. This project involved several people who worked on it for months, including securing funding. I hope you learned something about the Maltese Honey Bee. You can read more about our work here >> https://nahlamaltija.org/

Harnessing Honey Bee Biodiversity in the Fight against Honey Fraud At the European level, the principle of honey authenticity, based not only on local flora but also on endemic honey bee ecotypes, should be given serious consideration. This approach offers a dual safeguard in promoting...

What kind of argument is that? Why are you comparing two cohorts of people? Just because someone is doing something wrong, does that mean others can't do good?

What do you know about the Maltese Honey Bee, Apis mellifera ruttneri?🐝 Its unique biodiversity?🏺 Its historical connection to the Maltese islands?⚠️ The challenges it faces?💫 Its future prospects?This production delves into these aspects and more!