The practice of beekeeping can be a difficult task, especially considering the dire state of bee populations worldwide. Over the past 30-plus years, pollinator populations have crashed worldwide due ...

Scientists are increasingly drawn to unmanaged colonies of this species, which use a variety of strategies to protect ...

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...

Honey bees perform a tail-wagging waltz to let others know where nectar is. Now a new study suggests young bees need to learn the steps from more experienced dancers. For a bee to be successful, it ...

Beekeeping is quite the rewarding hobby. There’s delicious honey and useful wax to be had, plus you get the honor of knowing that you’re helping to keep the bee population surviving and thriving. [Ben ...