Killing the mites with pesticides is complex: The mites have grown resistant to some chemicals, so beekeepers have to routinely swap out different pesticides while trying to avoid contaminating the ...

Let's explore the major differences between queen and worker bees and why this hierarchical system is crucial to hive survival.

Think of Best Bees as the pollinator whisperers. Founded in Boston in 2010, the innovative company installs and manages beehives across the city and the country—from private rooftops to community ...

Purdue Bee Lab held its annual queen rearing course, teaching beekeepers how to "level up" their skills by making new queens ...

A bee flits around the yellow center of a pink rose. “It’s the cutest thing,” Suzanne Shank enthused as she watched the bug dart back and forth. Thanks to years of effort, her backyard in Worcester, ...