Review of Bee Health

Le Conte, known throughout Europe for his work researching varroa mites and their effects on honeybees, will address “Honey Bees That Survive Varroa Mite in the World: What We Can Learn From the French Bees.”

In addition to groundbreaking work on the continent, Le Conte collaborated with Gene Robinson at the University of Illinois to isolate the pheromone that helps regulate labor in the honeybee colony. Le Conte has also worked with Mark Winston, Marion Ellis and many others throughout the country. He sits on the advisory board of the Bee Informed Partnership, a groundbreaking organization that helps beekeepers keep healthy and stronger colonies.