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

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 ...

When a beehive outgrows its home, the colony faces a critical decision: where to move next. Rather than relying on a single leader, bees use a remarkable form of collective decision-making—scout bees ...

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 ...

Washington State University researchers and students collect samples and perform honey bee colony health assessments in orchards near Modesto, CA. Every year more than 2 million honey bee hives from ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...