For the longest time, I had several chickens with bare backs and bare butts. Here are three common reasons chickens lose ...

Learning to identify bug bites and stings will help you get the right treatment. We break down the bites of mosquitos, fleas, spiders, and more.

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Honey bees can normally keep their hives perfectly climate-controlled, but extreme heat can overwhelm their defenses. During ...

Varroa destructor is an ectoparasitic mite that can cause European honey bee colonies to collapse by spreading Deformed wing virus as they feed. A study published in PLOS Pathogens by Zachary Lamas ...

The fast-spreading parasite, varroa mite, is expected to wipe out half of the ACT's 6,000 bee hives within two years, putting local fruit and vegetable crops at risk. Varroa mites are 1 to 2 ...

A recent study shows that viruses in wild bees are closely linked to the flowers they visit and the availability of floral ...

Research from Monash University explores how rising temperatures and growing urban environments can affect behavior in native ...

Joshua Cox-Steib is a sociologist and freelance writer. He lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with his wife and their menagerie of pets. Joshua holds a degree in sociology from the University of Tulsa and ...

A stye is a tender, pus-filled lump on the eyelid caused by a bacterial infection in a clogged gland or eyelash follicle. Risk factors include poorly cleaned contact lenses, eye makeup buildup, and ...

Garlic and honey may have antibiotic and antiviral properties and contain antioxidants. Share on Pinterest Garlic and honey are two natural foods that have been used for centuries to support health.

Pollen shortages stress honey bees, increasing hive defensiveness & weakening pollination. Research shows limited pollen ...