Parasite transmission dynamics, microbe function, host-microbe interactions, microbiomes, holobiont

Apiary

As part of our research program to explore pollinator health and behaviour, we maintain a small number of hives in the Silwood apiary. These hives provide crucial data on a range of research projects exploring honeybee and wild bee health. We also showcase the bees at the Silwood Bugs, Birds and Beasts Day as long as the weather is good and the bees arn’t mid-experiment

PhD student Monika Yordanova inspects the hives to make sure they are in good health
Showing visitors bees through the viewing windows of our Warre hive
Showing visitors bees through the viewing windows of our Warre hive