Without them, many fruits, vegetables, and flowering plants would struggle. Yet, bee populations are under threat.

Hott uses Italian and Russian bees and doesn’t switch bees because he’s had so much success with the ones he has. “We kind of ...

Beekeepers across the country say the wet and mild winter has had devastating consequences for bee populations, with hundreds of hives not surviving the season. The changing climate and recent weather ...

A beehive, painted in pastels, sits near lush greenery at a St. Petersburg retirement community. It’s just one of many ...

As spring temperatures begin to warm across the country and reach about 50°F, mason bees will begin to emerge. These gentle, solitary bees are among nature's most efficient pollinators, visiting up to ...

Smoke pours over the colony of bees, dousing the air in a sweet, earthy smell of burning wood. Drake Elting holds the smoker ...

While most apiarists start beekeeping as a hobby, the practice could offer some family farms a diversified stream of revenue. Jars of sticky, sweet local honey are the obvious way to profit from ...

These 5 tips will keep bees buzzing around your garden. Bees are tireless pollinators who play a vital role in our ecosystems. While they can be a scary nuisance at barbecues, they're absolutely ...

Manitowoc residents need to know the rules for keeping pets like dogs, cats, chickens and even honeybees.

Invasive wasps are spreading in Auckland, prompting beekeepers to sound the alarm today over the risk to bees and the ...

There are lots of things that can be planted. You can plant flowers, bushes, trees and other plants. You can plant your feet. You can plant an idea or a kiss. You can plant doubt or, worse, evidence.

As tiny insects, honey bees are consistently underestimated. These little guys are far more complex than most people realize. While their buzz might send you ducking for cover, honey bees aren’t much ...