Viruses spread from honey bees to wild bees through shared flowers, threatening pollination and plant communities.

Future advances in honey bee research at NC State is made possible by support of the NC State Beekeepers Association (NCSBA).

So, what are the new beekeepers learning about their bees? They are learning about festooning, which is when the bees are making wax and filling the hive with the essential wax needed for the hive.