Bees that exhibit hygienic behavior are better able to resist infections, a finding that could transform the fight against disease.

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 ...

When honey bees find a good source of food, they return to their hive and perform a waggle dance. It consists of a series of movements that communicate the direction and distance to nectar, pollen or ...

There are between 115,000 and 125,000 beekeepers in the U.S. during any given year. According to the National Honey Board, most of these keep less than 25 hives as a hobby. Commercial beekeepers ...

The term pollinators is broad and includes all animals that transfer pollen, which contains DNA, from one flower to another. The most well-known pollinators are European honeybees, but the term also ...

Tens of thousands of bees were killed after beehives at a Pittsburgh-area farm were set on fire, according to the family-owned business. An owner of Bedillion Honey Farm in Industry and his daughter ...

This video investigates the biological process that transforms an ordinary larva into a queen bee. It explains how specialized feeding with royal jelly alters development, triggering profound physical ...

A Pittsburgh-area bee farm is facing unimaginable loss. Its beehives and thousands and thousands of its bees have been turned to ash. Bedillion Honey shared photos to Facebook on Thursday showing the ...

Owners are offering $1,000 to anyone with information as they work with local authorities in pursuit of pressing charges Bedillion Honey Farm Fifty bee colonies at a Pennsylvania honey farm were ...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — While the nationwide honeybee population reached a record high three years ago, scientists are concerned in 2025. A study by Washington State University predicted a 60-70% loss ...

Counties throughout Florida have officers like Hendrickson who get the call on special cases that involve farming and agriculture. Once a month, law enforcement and Florida Fish and Wildlife ...

Kew may have size on its side, but Chelsea Physic Garden pips on the history front: London's oldest botanic garden, this four ...