The beginning of spring marks the start of beekeeping season. It is when beekeepers will check in with their hives and hope ...

Bees and other pollinators, such as butterflies, bats and hummingbirds, are increasingly under threat from human activities. Pollination is, however, a fundamental process for the survival of our ...

Pennsylvania beekeepers are facing increasing pressure from local regulations. Here's how apiarists can make sure their hives ...

For Louisiana beekeeper Josh Janway, this March has been one of the worst starts to a honey bee season he can remember. Last year, he was operating with just under 4,000 hives. Now, a confluence ...

“Bees poop as they come out of the hive, making the neighbours’ washing lines a target,” Cross said. She said people needed time and background knowledge to look after bees. “They’re ...

"It redirects their focus and interferes with their alarm pheromones," she said of the smoke, which in effect calms the bees down and makes it safer for both the insects and their human caretakers.