Australia's honeybees are facing an exceptional crisis. The tiny but devastating foreign pest Varroa destructor is steadily spreading across the country.

S ammy Ramsey was having a hard time getting information. It was 2019, and he was in Thailand, researching parasites that ...

The beginning of spring marks the start of beekeeping season. It is when beekeepers will check in with their hives and hope ...

Honey bee colonies across the United States are facing record-breaking losses in 2025, with scientists warning the impact could be felt in agricultural production.

Stopping thousands of bees from starving during drought will be easier for commercial beekeepers, as Biosecurity Queensland relaxes varroa mite rules around moving hives.

Commercial beekeepers have reported losing around 62% of their colonies over the winter, far higher than the usual honey bee ...

Researchers will look into the leading causes of honey bee hive loss, the varroa mite, also known as the Varroa destructor, and the viruses it carries. The mite attaches itself to honey bees, ...

An alarming report on “CBS Saturday Morning” noted millions of bees have died this year, more than in any previous year. Local hives have seen deaths, too. Northeast Kentucky Beekeepers’ Ginger ...

New test helps beekeepers identify disease-resistant honey bee colonies, offering hope amid rising hive losses across the ...

Varroa mites feed on bee larvae ... amounts of other liquids in cake recipes accordingly. Avoid imported honey and bee products to reduce the chance of bringing bee viruses into the country.