The cause has been attributed to many things, including diseases carried by mites, human development, use of pesticides and other factors that make life hard for bees. Colorado, with its harsh winters ...

Recent studies have shown that tiny pieces of plastics can make bees more susceptible to bacteria and viruses.

Male carpenter bees lack stingers, and though females do have them, they are docile and don’t sting unless handled or ...

Scientists have developed a first-of-its-kind, fully synthetic food source that may revolutionize efforts to save honeybees.

A newly updated Penn State Extension publication, Beekeeping Basics, is aimed at helping individuals become successful beekeepers by learning about honey bee biology and how to manage bee colonies.

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Migratory beekeepers like the Budkes move their bees from place to place as the weather changes. North Dakota, the base of ...

Scientists have unveiled a new food source designed to sustain honey bee colonies indefinitely without natural pollen.

Pollinators including honeybees, bumblebees, and squash bees, fertilize flowers by transporting pollen from male blooms to ...

Kerry is Métis. When he was a young child, Kerry was taught how to trap and clean pelts by an Indigenous elder. Now he's passed that knowledge down to his niece and nephew. These days ...

A newly updated Penn State Extension publication — "Beekeeping Basics" — is aimed at helping individuals become successful beekeepers by learning about honey bee biology and how to manage bee colonies ...

Individuals can learn about bee biology, hive management ... handling beeswax and pollen trapping, and floral sources. The 172-page guide costs $25, with bulk pricing discounts available.