The honeybee, with its black and yellow coat, exemplifies pollinator prowess. Apis mellifera, or honeybees, are extraordinary insects that pollinate about 15 billion worth of food crops each year ...

For Lazarus Fields, there’s always something new to learn about bees. “Every hive has their own little temperament,” he said, standing in a buzzing backyard on the northeast border of Colorado Springs ...

William Robson said varroa mites can shorten the lives of queen bees to just 18 months [Chain Bridge Honey Farm] A beekeeper has said it is more difficult to keep his hives alive because of the ...

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! The life of a beekeeper can be rewarding, yet challenging. Early mornings often start ...

The Carolina Beekeeping Club is buzzing on UNC's campus amidst the prevailing necessity of bees. From harvesting jars of ...

A deadly parasite that infests beehives and kills honey bees has spread through regional Victoria. Varroa mites have been detected in beehives throughout the Gippsland region, putting apiarists on ...