Lopez-Uribe Lab

05/02/2026

https://www.psu.edu/news/agricultural-sciences/story/penn-state-extension-bee-monitoring-workshop-abuzz-new-highlights-bees

04/22/2026

Beekeepers! We need to hear from you.

04/19/2026

We kicked off our first workshop today in Philadelphia with Master Gardeners and Master Watershed Stewards! 🌿🐝

Together, we’re starting an exciting project to evaluate how pollinator gardens from seed mixes provided by Xerces impact bee diversity across the city. Looking forward to the collaboration ahead and all we’ll learn along the way!

Stay tuned for updates as this work grows! 🌼

Penn State Extension Master Gardeners The Xerces Society

04/12/2026

We had a great time during our annual PA Bee Monitoring workshop. Lots of new data, state records, county records and rare observations coming in from the project. Stay tuned for more details! 🐝🌸💐🌻

03/23/2026

Join us March 31 at 3 pm for a free webinar about protecting pollinators. PA certified pesticide applicators can earn 2 core credits. Register at https://psu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ax1U5MHbTs-YldJC9ZTo3A #/registration

03/03/2026

This article describes nosema disease in honey bees. Information includes the life cycle of Nosema spp., symptoms, impacts on colonies, diagnosis and treatment information.

11/24/2025

Thank you for taking the time to fill in this survey. We are gathering information to better understand beekeepers’ needs and challenges related to transitioning to organic management. Your responses will help us design a grant proposal to support training and resources for beekeepers.

11/24/2025

11/24/2025

We’ve been working on new Spanish-language apiculture resources to support beekeepers and educators! 🐝📘

If you know someone who would benefit from these materials, please share.

Apiculture Extension at Penn State

En el Laboratorio López-Uribe de la Universidad de Penn State investigamos cómo las abejas silvestres y domesticadas responden a los cambios ambientales y a las prácticas agrícolas. Nuestro trabajo…

11/21/2025

Today we said farewell to Zoe Bird, who has spent the last 8 weeks in our lab working on DNA barcode development for *Hylaeus* bees. 🐝 We wish you safe travels back to the UK and all the best in your next adventure. 🇬🇧✨