While honey producers and beekeepers have ways to treat varroa-infested hives, the bees themselves also have a few tricks up their sleeve.

Declining bee populations could be saved by highly targeted new pesticides which attack parasites without harming other ...

Beekeepers are discovering severe colony losses that could impact food security through inadequate pollination, according to ...

“These losses are severe, broad, and may impact food security through inadequate pollination services. Survey results are ...

Honey bee mortality can be significantly reduced by ensuring that treatments for the parasitic Varroa mite occur within specific timeframes, a new study reveals.

Commercial beekeepers saw well over 50% losses this winter. As California prepares for almond season, and for fruits like ...

A ban on the importation of queen bees from interstate means that more and more Tasmanian beekeepers will use artificial ...

Diseases, parasitic mites, pesticides and agricultural practices are some of the factors contributing to the decline of honey bees in the U.S. It’s no wonder bees are suffering. But the ...

Beekeepers are warning of sudden and severe losses of U.S. honeybee colonies that some worry could lead to shortages just as the Central Valley almond industry gears up for its annual pollination. A ...

and the nectar acts as a kind of “bee medicine”, protecting them from parasitic infections. Heather honey is a premium product sold for its distinctive flavour and antimicrobial properties.