California-based SeedLabs is attempting to save them with “BioPatties,” special bee food loaded with probiotics meant to give bees’ immune systems a big boost. Early testing has shown ...
The nectar from a staggering two million flowers is required to make just one pound of the popular sweetener, according to the Canadian Honey Council; however, healthy bee colonies produce more honey ...
The USDA says many, sometimes overlapping, factors threaten honey bee health, including parasites, pests and disease, as well as a phenomenon called Colony Collapse Disorder, which occurs when ...
There are nearly 4,000 native bee species in the United States, contributing to pollination in agricultural, urban and natural landscapes. Honey bees, however, are not native to the U.S., which ...
However, if you’re still feeling bitter about a bee sting in the past, you might feel a little relieved or maybe get a little perspective when you learn exactly how honey bees die after stinging.
A number of tech firms hope to help the honey bee have a brighter future ... software system to monitor and record the health of all the bee colonies. The data is shared with researchers at ...