Bumble bees sustain many of our most nutritious crops, while honey bees underpin food production across the globe.

As World Bee Day approaches on 20 May, offering a timely reminder of pollinators' vital role in food security, biodiversity, ...

Despite their large numbers, these bees' nests remained hidden from scientists’ awareness—until someone stumbled upon them.

When most people think of bees, they picture them buzzing from flower to flower or building hives in trees. But not all bees live that way. In fact, several species actually dig their nests ...

With about 600 different species of bees in Washington, you would think it would be easy to spot one. But that black and yellow insect you see quickly darting from flower to flower could just as ...

It may be tempting to remove a ground bee nest from your outdoor space, but it's wise to understand how their presence ...

There are between 115,000 and 125,000 beekeepers in the U.S. during any given year. According to the National Honey Board, most of these keep less than 25 hives as a hobby. Commercial beekeepers ...

While some people argue that an overabundance of managed honey bees is causing native bees to disappear, the evidence doesn’t ...

Honey is a sweetener, but it’s more than simply sweet. The flavor of raw, unpasteurized honey is a direct reflection of the land. Each drop is a story of where the honeybees forage and pollinate; each ...

Bees might conjure flying through the air and feeding on flowers, but most wild bees spend part of their lives in the soil ...