For the first time, research shows that a key social trait in honey bees is linked to measurable physiological advantages ...

Nosema infections, caused predominantly by the microsporidian parasites Nosema apis and Nosema ceranae, have emerged as a significant threat to honey bee health worldwide. These obligate intracellular ...

Honey bees are dying at alarming rates across the United States. Beekeepers in the United States lost more than 55 percent of managed colonies last year. A new study supports a novel method for ...

(Beyond Pesticides, January 18, 2023) Sunflower plantings have the potential to significantly reduce mite infestations in nearby honey bee colonies, according to research recently published in the ...

WASHINGTON — Researchers have a pair of new suspects in the mysterious collapse of honey bee colonies across the country. The widespread damage to the bees has caused concern because the insects are ...

Infectious diseases are a primary driver of bee decline worldwide, but limited understanding of how pathogens are transmitted hampers effective management. Flowers have been implicated as hubs of bee ...