According to an entomologist at the university, commercial bee colonies could see a loss of 60 to 70 percent in 2025—that’s ...

There are a handful of plants that add visual appeal to your landscape while keeping bees at bay. Some include peppermint, ...

Michigan gardeners can start preparing your bee-friendly gardens with several key tips on plants, landscaping and more. Here's what to know.

Beekeeping is an industry highly valued for its contribution to food production, as honey bees (Apis mellifera L) are an ...

People enjoy honey for many reasons including health benefits, so to purchase the right type for your goals, we have created ...

More than 170 species of North American wild birds were infected with bird flu. Here's what it means for your backyard bird ...

The world of honey is far richer and more varied than the pallid jars sold in supermarkets would suggest. There’s black honey ...

Regular readers of this column will know that, in general, I struggle to muster much affection for non-native species, ...

Vermont native bees are a very different creature than the honey bee (Apis mellifera) and, some biologists point out, ...

Declining bee populations are concerning farmers and researchers alike, and now a program to help bees survive the winter is ...

One summer day in 2018, Sam Droege lowered his net and scooped up a few small bees buzzing around the blossoms of a chinquapin, a shrubby member of the chestnut tree family. Droege, a wildlife ...

The researchers found that the method could accurately identify genetic signatures of stressors, such as excessive heat and cold, in bees both in the lab and in the wild. Gabriela Quinlan, who led the ...