Bees swarm the queen to protect her and start a new, more sustainable colony capable of producing the next generation of bees.

In this insightful video, we dive into the essential practice of hive inspection for beginners, with a focus on why protecting the queen bee is absolutely vital. You'll learn the basics of hive ...

Join me in this fascinating journey as I take you through my first bee hive experience! Discover the mesmerizing world of bees and learn about the incredible process of setting up a hive. From ...

SEATTLE (KOMO) — New research out of Washington State University finds honey bees are at risk for colony collapse due to longer warmer falls seasons. Researchers blame a warming climate for tricking ...

The number of beekeepers doubled in Florida over the last decade. The vast majority of them are backyard beekeepers.

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 ...

Bees adapt to rough surfaces with clever building rules—insights that could transform 3D printing and architecture.

"Anyone putting the message out there that we're going to lose our bees is sensationalizing it a little," said Andy Joseph, Iowa's state apiarist with the Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land ...

Last week’s column (March 22, AJ’s Gardening for You) briefly explored the critical importance of honey bees to the foods we rely on for healthy and varied nourishment. Honey bees are the link between ...

Honey bees are twice as likely to let in a trespassing insect from another hive if that insect is infected with a deadly virus, according to new research. Israeli acute paralysis virus (IAPV) is a ...