A type of invasive mite is to blame for much of the decline by spreading viral loads throughout bee colonies. Even while ...

Bees aren't out to get you, but some pack a painful punch if pushed too far. There are over 20,000 bee species worldwide, but here we narrowed it down to the 15 that stand out for their sting strength ...

Lifting up the hood of a Beewise hive feels more like you're getting ready to examine the engine of a car than visit with a ...

Bees make up the largest portion of pollinator species in North America and are important to the pollination of food crops as ...

South Dakota is known for many things, from the Badlands, to Mount Rushmore, and even the Corn Palace. But, there’s one ...

Part one of a two-part feature on honeybees explores existential threats they face, from climate change to mites and bears.

Are Africanized bees in Mississippi? A state expert says reported colonies have all been eradicated. What to know about where they are, what to do ...

Killing the mites with pesticides is complex: The mites have grown resistant to some chemicals, so beekeepers have to routinely swap out different pesticides while trying to avoid contaminating the ...

Scientists say the bees' temperament is to ward off predators. But unsuspecting humans will find them to be aggressive, ...

These bees sting once—but they swarm in huge numbers. Killer bees have killed animals and people recently. Is Colorado the ...

A proposal in the California Legislature would pay for more research to save honey bees, but it could be a tough sell amid a ...

Hornets and bees have many similarities, but what are there key differences? Read here to learn more about their differences.