Ellis, James D.

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Best Management Practices for Live Bee Removals in Florida: A Beekeeper's Guide

Mary Bammer, Jamie Ellis, Eric Baxter, Krista Butler, John Coldwell, B. Keith Councell, Kevin Easton, Brendhan Horne, Brandi Stanford, and Amy T. Vu

Small Hive Beetle, Aethina tumida Murray (Insecta: Coleoptera: Nitidulidae)

James D. Ellis and Amanda Ellis

Florida Honey Bee Plants

Mary Christine Bammer, William H Kern, and Jamie D. Ellis

The Benefits of Pollen to Honey Bees

Amanda Ellis, Jamie D. Ellis, Michael K. O'Malley, and Catherine M. Zettel Nalen

Using Nucs in Beekeeping Operations

James D. Ellis

Swarm Trapping for Pest Control Operators

M. K. O'Malley, J. D. Ellis, and C. M. Zettel Nalen

Choosing the Right Pest Control Operator for Honey Bee Removal: A Consumer Guide

M. K. O'Malley and J. D. Ellis

Living with African Bees in Florida's Outdoor Workplaces

M. K. O'Malley and J. D. Ellis

Giant Honey Bee Apis dorsata Fabricius (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Apidae)

Cameron J. Jack, Andrea Lucky, and James D. Ellis

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

The Social Organization of Honey Bees

Ashley N. Mortensen, Bryan Smith, and James D. Ellis

Eradication of Swarms and Colonies for Pest Control Operators

Michael K. O'Malley, Jamie D. Ellis, and P. G. Koehler

Infant Botulism and Honey

Malcolm T. Sanford, Eddie Atkinson, Jeanette Klopchin, and Jamie R. Ellis

Preserving Woodenware in Beekeeping Operations

J. D. Ellis, W. H. Kern, and C. M. Zettel Nalen

Pesticide Labeling: Protection of Pollinators

Frederick M. Fishel, James Ellis, and Gene McAvoy

Identification and Treatment of European Foulbrood in Honey Bee Colonies

Catherine M. Mueller, Cameron J. Jack, Ashley N. Mortensen, and Jamie Ellis

Swarm Control for Managed Beehives

Sara DeBerry, John Crowley, and James D. Ellis

How to Quantify Varroa destructor in Honey Bee (Apis mellifera L.) Colonies

Cameron Jack, Nathan Sperry, Ashley N. Mortensen, and Jamie Ellis

Bee Louse, Bee Fly, Braulid, Braula coeca Nitzsch (Insecta: Diptera: Braulidae)

James D. Ellis, Ashley N. Mortensen, and C. M. Zettel Nalen

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

African Honey Bee Information for School Administrators

M. K. O'Malley, J. D. Ellis, and A. S. Neal

African honey bees exhibit several characteristics that have caused public concern. It is important that school officials and administrators stay current on AHB-related information, educate students about the AHB, and ensure that school properties are bee-proofed.

Chalkbrood Recommendations

Malcolm T. Sanford, Cameron J. Jack, and Jamie Ellis

Florida Bears and Beekeeping

Malcolm T. Sanford and James D. Ellis

Differences Between European and African Honey Bees

M. K. O'Malley, J. D. Ellis, and C. M. Zettel Nalen

Bottling, Labeling, and Selling Honey in Florida

Amy Vu, Jennifer Hagen, Nancy Gentry, James D. Ellis, and Mary Bammer

The intended audience is Florida beekeepers of all operation sizes from small scale to commercial. There are 5,000 registered beekeepers in the state, managing almost 700,000 colonies. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services have updated their rules and regulations related to honey production and what falls under the "Cottage Food Law." This publication provides beekeepers with Florida’s updates, so they will be able to sell honey legally under this law.

Minimizing Honey Bee Exposure to Pesticides

J. D. Ellis, J. Klopchin, E. Buss, L. Diepenbrock, F. M. Fishel, W. H. Kern, C. Mannion, E. McAvoy, L. S. Osborne, M. Rogers, M. Sanford, H. Smith, B. S. Stanford, P. Stansly, L. Stelinski, S. Webb, and A. Vu

A UF/IFAS numbered peer reviewed Fact Sheet. Published by Integrated Pest Management

Overwintering Honey Bee Colonies in Northern Climates

James D. Ellis and Katherine Hammons

A UF/IFAS numbered publication. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Animal Systems

Tropilaelaps mite Tropilaelaps spp. Delfinado & Baker (Arachnida: Mesostigmata: Laelapidae)

Ashley N. Mortensen, Sarah Burleson, Gunasegaran Chelliah, Ken Johnson, Daniel R. Schmehl, and Jamie D. Ellis

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Wax Moth Control

Cameron J. Jack and Jamie D. Ellis

A UF/IFAS numbered Management. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Manejo de Enjambres en Apiarios

Jonael Bosques, Amy Vu, Sara DeBerry, John Crowley, and James D. Ellis. Traducido por Jonael Bosques, UF/IFAS Extension Hardee County

Un manejo adecuado de colonias incluye la prevención de enjambres. Prácticas apícolas proactivas alteran la respuesta al comportamiento de enjambre y deben ser utilizadas regularmente durante la época en la cual este acontecimiento sucede regularmente. Un buen manejo mantiene las colonias fuertes permitiendo que haya mas producción de miel y un mayor potencial de división que producirá unidades mas viables en el momento adecuado. Esto a su vez ayuda a optimizar la viabilidad del proyecto apícola.

Sweat Bees, Halictid Bees, Halictidae (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Halictidae)

Katie Buckley, Catherine Zettel Nalen, Jamie D. Ellis, and Rachel E. Mallinger

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids, and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

A Guide to Planting Wildflower Enhancements in Florida

Mary C. Bammer, Josh Campbell, Chase B. Kimmel, James D. Ellis, and Jaret Daniels

A UF/IFAS numbered publication. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Plant Systems

Florida Beekeeping Management Calendar

James D. Ellis, Mary C. Bammer, and William H. Kern

A UF/IFAS numbered publication. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Living with the African Honey Bee

J. D. Ellis and M. Bammer

A UF/IFAS numbered publication. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Guide to Collecting and Maintaining Live Arthropods for Classroom Display in Florida

S. McCann, J. D. Ellis, and M. K. O'Malley

A UF/IFAS numbered publication for Academic and 4-H/Youth audience(s).

Antlions in the Classroom

S. McCann, J. D. Ellis, and M. K. O'Malley

A UF/IFAS numbered publication.

How to Dissect Honey Bees (Apis mellifera L.) to Detect Tracheal Mites (Acarapis woodi Rennie)

John Bonkowski, Ashley N. Mortensen, and James D. Ellis

A UF/IFAS numbered publication. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Blue Orchard Bee, Osmia lignaria Say (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Megachilidae)

Alden Estep, Catherine Zettel-Nalen, and James Ellis

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

La organización social de las abejas melíferas

Ashley N. Mortensen, Bryan Smith, y James D. Ellis. Traducido por Manrique Planell Ramos

Los insectos exhiben varios niveles de organización social. Muchas especies viven en grupos durante una parte de sus vidas, pero no todos estos grupos son verdaderamente sociales. Por ejemplo, las abejas chimenea, Anthophora abrupta, viven en grupos durante períodos de tiempo, no obstante, son abejas solitarias. Las abejas chimenea hembras construyen nidos en grandes grupos, dando la impresión de que son sociales, pero de hecho cada hembra construye y aprovisiona su propio nido. En contraste, algunos insectos, las hormigas, por ejemplo, viven en sociedades complejas llamadas colonias y dependen de interacciones sociales continuas para sobrevivir. Los miembros de estas especies sociales no pueden sobrevivir como individuos; deben vivir como parte de una colonia.

Cape Honey Bee Apis mellifera capensis Escholtz (Hymenoptera: Apidae)

James D. Ellis

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Miner Bee, Chimney Bee Anthophora abrupta Say

Jason R. Graham, Jamie Ellis, Glenn Hall, Catherine Zettel Nalen, and Rachel E. Mallinger

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Lesser Wax Moth Achroia grisella Fabricius (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Pyralidae)

Ashley A. Egelie, Ashley N. Mortensen, Lynn Barber, Jessica Sullivan, and James D. Ellis

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

How to Quantify Nosema Spores Infection Rate in a Honey Bee Colony

Ashley N. Mortensen, Cameron J. Jack, Meghan McConnell, Liana Teigen, and Jamie Ellis

A UF/IFAS numbered publication. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Keeping Bees in Florida

Tomas A. Bustamante, Jamie Ellis, and Mary Bammer

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Insects, Oh Yes!: An Introduction

S. McCann, J. D. Ellis, and M. K. O'Malley

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID.

Theft, Vandalism, and Other Related Crime in the Beekeeping Industry: A Guide for Beekeepers

C. M. Zettel Nalen and James D. Ellis

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID.

African Honey Bee, Africanized Honey Bee, Killer Bee, Apis mellifera scutellata Lepeletier (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Apidae)

James D. Ellis and Amanda Ellis

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids, and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Zombie Fly (suggested common name) Apocephalus borealis Brues (Insecta: Diptera: Phoridae)

Nicole A. Casuso, Ashley N. Mortensen, and James D. Ellis

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Welcome to the Hive! Honey Bee 4-H Project Book

Megan Hammond, Amy T. Vu, Mary Bammer, Emily Helton, Karen Henry, Jessica Sullivan, and James D. Ellis

The purpose of this publication is to provide a 4-H project book that discusses honey bees and their importance to our nation’s agriculture. The intent is to introduce the world of honey bees to youth ages 8 to 12, with or without any previous beekeeping background or knowledge. This book consists of six sections that familiarize youth with the honey bee’s basic anatomy and life cycle, the three members of the honey bee colony, their roles and responsibilities, and colony communication. Each section has been designed to give youth a brief introduction to a topic and offers activities building on that topic. Written by Megan Hammond, Amy T. Vu, Mary Bammer, Emily Helton, Karen Henry, Jessica Sullivan, and James D. Ellis; 56 pp.

Robbing Behavior in Honey Bees

Ryan Willingham, Jeanette Klopchin, and James Ellis

A UF/IFAS numbered publication. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Wedge-Shaped Beetles (suggested common name) Ripiphorus spp. (Insecta: Coleoptera: Ripiphoridae)

David Owens, Ashley N. Mortensen, Jeanette Klopchin, William Kern, and Jamie D. Ellis

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Giant Resin Bee Megachile sculpturalis (Smith) (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Megachilidae)

Kristen C. Stevens, Cameron J. Jack, and James D. Ellis

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

European Honey Bee Apis mellifera Linnaeus and subspecies (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Apidae)

Ashley N. Mortensen, Daniel R. Schmehl, and Jamie Ellis

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID.

Beekeeping: Watermelon Pollination

Malcolm T. Sanford and Jamie Ellis

In an effort to more widely disseminate information on optimizing watermelon pollination, this paper presents an overview of the introductory material on honey bee management and the section on pollination agreements and services in the Agriculture Handbook Num. 496, "Insect Pollination of Cultivated Crop Plants," authored by S.E. McGregor and published by the Agriculture Research Service, USDA, in 1976, which is no longer available.

Bee-Proofing for Florida Citizens

M. K. O'Malley, J. D. Ellis, and A. S. Neal

A UF/IFAS numbered publication.

Observation Bee Hives

David Hall, James D. Ellis, and Malcolm Sanford

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Sample Pollination Agreement

Malcolm T. Sanford, Jeanette Klopchin, and James D. Ellis

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Farm Economics, entrepreneurship, and management

Varroa, Varroa destructor Anderson and Trueman (Arachnida: Acari: Varroidae)

James D. Ellis and C. M. Zettel Nalen

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Best Management Practices for Siting Honey Bee Colonies: Good Neighbor Guidelines

James D. Ellis and Jerry Hayes

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Farm Economics, entrepreneurship, and management

Honey and Its Uses

Malcolm T. Sanford

Solar Beeswax Rendering and Hints for Exhibiting Wax Blocks

Malcolm T. Sanford and Tomas Bustamante