Bee Aware: A Beginner Guide to Honey Bee Viruses
Honey bees are challenged by viruses that impact their health and survival. While bees have natural defenses, large viral loads can overwhelm their immune systems
Tiny Foes: Beekeepers and the Global Fight Against Varroa Mites
One of the biggest threats to honey bees worldwide is a tiny parasite called the Varroa destructor mite. This vampire-like mite devastates bee colonies by
Synchronized Survival: A Day in the Life of a Honey Bee
The compound eyes open to the dim light inside the hive. Our bee emerges slowly from the wax comb, crawling out from the mass of
Top Crops Pollinated by Honey Bees [Infographic]
Honey bees play an integral role in food production as prolific pollinators of the plants we rely on for survival. Bees pollinate over 100 different
Hidden Heroes of Health: 6 Reasons Why Beekeepers are Essential to Wellbeing
When we think of health heroes, we think of doctors, nurses and researchers, wearing white lab coats and brandishing metal instruments. But did you know
The Sweet Science: 5 Important Discoveries in Honey Bee Research
Honey bees have interested humans for thousands of years with their elaborate hives, complex social structures, and critical role as pollinators. Over the past 100
The Vanishing Homes of Pollinators
Bees, butterflies, birds and beetles – our landscapes are filled with busy creatures that carry pollen from flower to flower. This allows plants to reproduce
DIY a Budget-Friendly Water Feature for Bees and Other Pollinators: A Step-by-Step Guide
Like humans, bees require fresh, clean water to survive. Bees drink water not just to stay hydrated. They also use water to produce wax to
This Earth Day, Remember the Bees
In celebration of Earth Day 2023, we are raising awareness about the importance of honey bees, their effect on the climate, and the actions we
Let it Grow! Six Garden Weeds Bees Love
Weeds are frustrating, no doubt. They take up space in your garden and compete with other plants for sunlight and nutrients. However, not all weeds
