honeybees

In Fremont, Michigan, Great Lakes Bee Company distributes tens of thousands of bees among Michigan's beekeepers every May.

Researchers found diverse habitat can draw bees, but that gathering makes it easier to spread viral infections among bees. But strategies, including the planting of lots of wildflowers, can reduce the spread of bee pathogens.

Michigan is home to more species of wild bees than has been previously known, according to the first census made of wild bee species in the state.…

The Next IdeaScientists have known for a while that America’s bee population is in trouble — some types are even ending up on the endangered species list.…

Most veterinarians probably don't picture themselves working with bees. But thanks to new federal regulations, more and more might soon find themselves…

Varroa mites are considered the worst pest of honey bees worldwide. The mites suck blood from the bees and transmit viruses to them.Researchers have…

Researchers have found a commonly used pesticide can significantly impair the ability of honey bees to fly. The pesticide is called thiamethoxam and it’s…

Researchers have found a chemical that’s widely used on crops such as almonds, wine grapes and tree fruits can be bad for bees.They’ve found it makes…

You can thank a honey bee for pollinating about one of every three bites of food we eat. But as you’ve likely heard, bees are in trouble. They’re getting…

Many gardeners know that bees are in trouble, and they want to help. Sales of so-called "bee-friendly" flowering plants are on the rise. There's just one…