Honeybees & 2-4-D in any amount can be detrimental to any honeybee colony where spray can contact either foraging bees or colonies. Drifting of 2-4-D can be limited by adding a soap solution to the herbicide which can be seen as foam or soap suds upon spraying. Honeybees & 2-4-D are claimed by the manufacturer to be safe for foraging bees. This simply is not true. The end result from our colonies being sprayed with 2-4-D and foraging honeybees bringing contaminated pollen and nectar to the hive resulted in years of work breeding VSH Queens a complete loss.
Commercial Agriculture Spraying field with the “Herbicide 2-4-D“
This page and the day to day detailed information which was collected after the spraying of the Herbicide 2-4-D was originally posted on our site after our main queen breeding yard received spray drift from a commercial agriculture spray truck on May 10, 2010. Meta 1 8 – music tag editor plugin. We removed this information after a short time as we felt there was little to no interest from other beekeepers in what we personally experienced and what the effects of the herbicide 2-4-D had on our queen breeding colony operation. After much thought and a few emails from other beekeepers we have decided to bring the page back.
Most herbicides contain the chemical 2-4-D (Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid). 2-4-D is a member of the phenoxy family of herbicides which was introduced in 1946 to control the spread and growth of broadleaf weeds which compete with crops and threaten yields.
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Below is the results of EPA Test concerning Human Health. : Note result highlighted in Red
Honeybees & 2-4-D
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Is not carcinogenic in comprehensive “animal tests“.
New Study: A recent 2010 study by Weichenthal, et al., reviewed 28 published studies from the Agricultural Health Study examining the potential link between cancers and occupational exposures of 32 pesticides. For the cancer evaluations where 2,4-D was included (pancreatic, colon, rectal, childhood), there was no positive association to 2,4-D found.
Does not result in genetic damage that might cause cancer.
Is not an endocrine disruptor; it does not mimic or block hormones which disrupt the body’s normal functions.
Is not a developmental toxicant; it does not cause adverse effects on a developing child.
Does not adversely affect reproduction.
Has only a low to moderate acute toxicity when exposed to the concentrated material.
Ecological Health
Exposures of wildlife to 2,4-D, whether through direct contact or consumption of treated vegetation, has been shown to be of low toxicological concern. Studies have shown 2,4-D is:
Practically non-toxic to both freshwater and estuarine/marine fish, amphibians (frogs).
Only slightly toxic to aquatic invertebrates.
Practically non-toxic to honeybees and earthworms.
Effects observed on our colonies after being exposed to the herbicide 2-4-D
The above picture was taken after the truck had already made 5 to 6 passes directly up wind.
On May 10, 2010 at approximately 11:45 AM while using a chain saw to clear low hanging tree limbs to open an unrestricted flight path in our Queen Breeder yard, I heard a loud noise and turned around to see a commercial agriculture truck with booms extended spraying the field located directly next to and South of my location (The field being sprayed has not been planted in crops and is only used for light cattle grazing). The winds this particular day were blowing at 20 to 30 mph directly out of the South. When I realized what the truck was doing it was less than 50 feet from my location and heading East which brought the truck directly up wind of where I was working. At the time of the spraying, as I watched the truck driving towards me I was in plain sight and standing next to a large bright Green/ Yellow John Deer Tractor, there was no way the driver could not see me the Tractor or the rows of Honey bee Colonies along the Tree Line. As the truck passed less than 30 feet from where I was standing I felt a light mist hit my face and exposed arms. Just seconds after being sprayed my skin started burning as if I had a sun burn. As the truck was making a second pass I stood on top of the tractor and waved my arms to get the drivers attention, he never slowed down and again I was sprayed with a light mist. After seeing the driver was not going to stop I grabbed a camera from my truck and started taking pictures. The truck made about 20 passes before exiting the field.
The Sheriffs Dept was called and a report was made. Upon contacting the property owner the owner of the company was contacted and stated that the driver never saw me or the colonies of bees. He then stated that the Herbicide being used was in fact 2-4-D and was mixed with soap to prevent spray drift and was harmless.
A complaint was made to the Texas Agriculture Dept which oversees and license Pesticide use. Results of the complaint are posted at the bottom of this page.
Effects on Honey Bee Colonies:
A day to day account of what was observed was kept. In the first few days after the spraying event occurred. We are in heavy Nectar Flow and colonies are rapidly building.
Colonies located closest to the spraying had an oily looking film on the entrance landing, face of the hives and on the top covers. Bees were seen at the entrance landing and on the face of the hive scrubbing the surface, this was observed for several days. On the fourth day bees were observed walking around on the ground in front of the hives. Bees were also observed walking out of the hive and falling off the landing to the ground.
Condensed Version:
8 Days: At eight days Bees started removing small amounts of larva. This occurred throughout all the colonies and went on for several days. A thorough inspection was made and of all the colonies opened were observed tearing down caped/ sealed brood and removal of eggs and developing larva were also observed.
2 Weeks: Very little activity at entrances was observed. Larva could still be observed being removed from the colony. Removed Pupae were observed on landing boards.
3 Weeks: Flow is still heavy but little to no activity on colonies closest to the spraying. A full inspection reveals little to no stores in colonies. Brood patterns are spotty. Colonies once headed by above average Queens where brood patterns were solid have supercedure cells being built. Cells contain no larva. Few eggs or developing larva can be observed.
4 Weeks: On the assumption that larva is being pulled due to contamination 6 colonies are removed and transplanted into new hives. Hives contain clean drawn comb and foundation. Additional frames of clean sealed brood and Bees are also placed in these colonies. All six had supercedure cells started within a few days. Cells were removed and colonies were checked for cells every 7 days. Five of the Six colonies made a long recovery. Queens on all colonies were eventually superceded.
5 Weeks: Colonies once headed by Breeder Queens boiling over with bees are now reduced to three to four frames. Colonies are removed and placed in Nucleus Hives.
8 Weeks: Some colonies located away from the main spraying seem to be slowly recovering. Colonies located closest to the spraying have either failed or have been combined with weaker colonies. Most colonies are still dwindling.
Honeybees & 2-4-D: Based on our observations colonies that received direct spray all eventually failed due to 2-4-D contamination. Even though adult bees were not immediately killed and no adult bees were observed dead in colonies, the removal of eggs, larva and sealed brood led to the eventual collapse and failure of the effected colonies. Honey Bees are extremely fragile and if I experienced a burning sensation upon being sprayed with 2-4-D one can only imagine what effect it has on Honey Bees.
It’s my opinion that the Government needs to do more testing on the long term effects of 2-4-D and Honey Bees. Every time I hear a Beekeeper tell another Beekeeper that it is ok to spray any type of weed control containing 2-4-D around Honey Bee colonies I cringe. Unfortunately we are society that looks only at direct effect and not long term consequences.
Texas Agriculture Dept. Spraying Complaint:
After filing a complaint with the Texas Agriculture Dept, an inspector was sent out a week and a half after the spray event. Unfortunately the Honey bees were of no concern to them and they did not even look at them. After walking around looking at Mesquite Tree limbs that were twisting and dying, Oak Tree leaves and a variety of other vegetation that was crumpling up and turning brown, the inspector made the decision that no major damage other than a light drifting of the Herbicide had occurred.
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Because of the Inspectors findings the complaint was dropped. We did not nor have we received any compensation from the land owner or the company that did the spraying. All colonies and contaminated equipment were a complete loss.
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For the background object, see Beehive. For the block, see Hive.
A Bee Hive is a mini-biome located in the Underground Jungle. The hive itself is made from Hiveblocks; on the interior, it contains pools of honey and typically one Larva. Destroying the Larva summons the Queen Bee. Any projectile, tool, weapon, or enemy will destroy the Larva with a single hit, so caution should be taken around the Larva if the player is not ready to fight the Queen Bee.
The number of bee hives per world is dependent on world size: there are usually 6-8 hives in Small or Medium worlds, and 11-16 hives in Large worlds.[1]
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Contents[edit | edit source]
Bee Gun
Bee Keeper
The Bee's Knees
Honey Comb
Nectar
Hive Wand
Bee Hat
Bee Shirt
Bee Pants
Beenade
Bee Minecart
Queen Bee Trophy
Bottled Honey
Queen Bee Mask
Bee Wax
Honeyed Goggles
Treasure Bag (Queen Bee)(Drops the Hive Pack in Expert Mode)
Sparkling Honey(Dropped rarely in Master Mode)
Queen Bee Relic(Dropped in Master Mode)
Achievements[edit | edit source]
Where's My Honey? • “Discover a large bee's hive deep in the jungle.”
Sting Operation • “Defeat the Queen Bee, the matriarch of the jungle hives.”
Tips[edit | edit source]
Honey and Honey Blocks naturally spawn in small amounts near (but outside) Bee Hives, which can help locate one.
The bottom of the hive will be filled with Honey. Standing in the honey provides a regeneration buff, but greatly slows the player's movement, and makes dodging difficult. If a player is stuck in the honey pool when they accidentally spawn Queen Bee, they will be acutely vulnerable and likely take many hits before they can escape. Placing platforms can help avoid falling into the honey pool. (But don't place platforms or anything else on a Larva, that will break it!)
A Larva can be hidden under the surface of the honey. If a hive seems not to have a visible Larva (or a large hive has only one) the player should be very cautious about using weapons in the honey or shooting into it, lest they face a surprise attack from the Queen Bee.
Any water poured onto the honey will create honey blocks. If a Larva is partly submerged or just under the surface, the forming blocks will break the Larva, summoning Queen Bee as usual.
If a hive is large enough, it can be made into a decent arena by (optionally) clearing the walls of the hive and adding platforms. This is not only useful for the Queen Bee fight, but also for the Plantera fight.
Wearing Chlorophyte armor or Orichalcum armor in the Underground Jungle is risky; either set bonus can accidentally break a Larva somewhere in the distance, setting off an unexpected Queen Bee fight. At this point the player should be fairly well equipped with Hardmode gear, but even so, a player can be caught off-guard.
Trivia[edit | edit source]
Bee Hives usually have one Larva, but larger hives can contain two Larvae, and smaller hives have a low chance of not containing any Larva.
Very rarely, two Bee Hives can overlap, making one giant Bee Hive.
Larva can be painted like any other block.
In the not the bees world generation, larva can spawn on any blocks. That means you can replace the blocks under the larva and it won’t break. It won’t break even with unique blocks, such as spikes from the dungeon.
History[edit | edit source]
Desktop 1.2.4: Increased chances of generating more at world creation.
Desktop 1.2: Introduced.
Console 1.02: Introduced.
Switch 1.0.711.6: Introduced.
Mobile 1.2.6508: Introduced.
3DS-Release: Introduced.
References[edit | edit source]
↑Information taken from the Desktop1.4.0.5 source code, method GenerateWorld() in Terraria.WorldGen.cs (under AddGenerationPass('Hives', …)). Note that it is possible, but very unlikely, that some worlds may have fewer than the listed amounts; also, some special world seeds have unusual amounts, sizes, and shapes of hives. There may be inaccuracies, as the current Desktop version is 1.4.1.1.
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