An international group of researchers, led by the Smith Bee Lab at Auburn University, have now shown that honey bees ...

Every spring, Canadian beekeepers deal with the same unpleasant problem.
A percentage of their hives fail to survive the ...

Welcome to the magical world of beekeeping, where nature's most prominent architects create the most significant sweet ...

Human societies have long depended on the division of labor to thrive—walk into any town, and you can probably find bakers ...

This remarkable internal organization means that what bees store on one side of a honeycomb is replicated on the opposite side.

Lesley Deem, left, works with local beekeeper Nathan Beach to stabilize an indoor bee colony at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ...

Researchers discovered that bumblebee queens prefer hibernating in pesticide-contaminated soil, a surprising behavior that could endanger their colonies. This preference, shown in controlled ...

AUBURN UNIVERSITY–The Alabama Cooperative Extension System will host the 30th Annual Alabama Beekeepers Symposium Feb. 1, 2025, at the Clanton Conference and Performing Arts Center (CCPAC) at ...

Understanding the role that symmetry and structure play in enhancing the adaptability and survival of bee colonies can inform conservation strategies. By ensuring that habitats support the natural ...

Managed bee colonies, especially European honey bees ... They also make beeswax products, which are useful and natural. Here are some key products from honey bees: Honey bees play a big role in ...