One of the first signs of spring on a honey farm is a particular buzz in the air. After spending all winter cooped up indoors with several thousand family members, the worker bee understandably has a serious case of spring fever.
Scandal alert! A new study finds that queen Honey bees share information about their mating status that could be vital to hive survival.
Perform regular hive checks to ensure your bees are healthy and working hard.
The EPA will require re-labeling of certain pesticides, prohibiting their use around areas where bees are active.
Researchers find that fungicides and miticides meant to protect bees from parasites might actually impair their immune systems’ ability to ward off the diseases on their own.
Two studies confirm that a variety of bee species on the farm will help increase crop pollination.
Ever since reading The Xerces Society’s guide “Attracting Native Pollinators,” I’ve been bee-obsessed
Two beekeepers walk you through a monthly schedule of easy-to-follow beekeeping tasks according to region.
Researchers continue work on breeding bees for hygienic disease resistance, to protect bees from Varroa mites and other contributors to colony collapse disorder.
Bee hives overfull of honey or pollen indicate a bee colony that’s outgrown its hive. Use this advice to prevent a swarm and keep the honey flowing.
