Natural antimicrobial drugs found in pollen could help protect bee colonies from infection

A honeybee hive, with its large stores of pollen, wax, and honey, is like a fortress guarding treasure: with strong defenses, ...

BEEware: A lack of rain is affecting honey output for bees

Bees are typically eating nectar and pollen right now to bulk up their hives with honey for the winter. But this year's ...
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Missouri and Kansas are losing hundreds of bee species. Here's how you can make a difference

Missouri and Kansas are home to approximately 400 different bee species. Some residents are turning their yards and balconies into havens of native plants.

Honeybees use dance communication to form expectations of landscape, study shows

The waggle dance, performed by successful forager honeybees (Apis mellifera) inside the hive, is a well-known form of ...

A possible use for invasive spotted lanternflies? Food for bees, Ohio expert says

As spotted lanternflies are taking parts of the U.S. by storm, experts are working to find any potential benefits to the ...
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Autumn gardens offer critical resources as bees prepare for winter

Autumn gardens play a key role in helping bees survive winter. With nearly 4,000 native bee species in the United States supporting pollination in farms, cities and natural spaces, reliable forage in ...