CORVALLIS, Ore. — The application of a naturally occurring pheromone to honey bee test colonies increases colony growth resulting in stronger hives overall, according to a new study conducted by ...

It seems like everyone is enthusiastically installing pollinator gardens these days. I love to see folks appreciating the ...

Two common gut parasites have been found to alter the behavior and physiology of honeybees in ways that could harm the health and productivity of entire colonies. A recent study published in the ...

Bees look for water on an outdoor tap in Berlin, Germany during a hot spell, June 19, 2022. Wolfram Steinberg/picture alliance via Getty Images The extreme weather that has battered much of the U.S.

A study in southern England reveals why bumble bees and honey bees thrive despite foraging on the same flowers. As abundant and widespread bees, it is common to see both bumble bees and honey bees ...

Social bees such as honeybees and bumblebees have larger foraging ranges, according to researchers. Social bees such as honeybees and bumblebees have larger foraging ranges, according to researchers ...

Contrary to the behavior of certain other insects, bees don’t actually fly once it’s dark, according to this trending ...

Australian bees are known for pollinating plants on beautiful sunny days, but a new study has identified two species that have adapted their vision for night-time conditions for the first time. The ...

Resource overlap between wild bees and honeybees on Giannutri Island. Credit: Current Biology (2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2025.02.048 Researchers from the University of Florence and University of Pisa ...

Gardeners know that all kinds of bees are good for our flower and vegetable gardens. They’re responsible for pollinating crops as varied as almonds, apples, blackberries, blueberries, melons, squash, ...