In winter months, closely monitor weight of honey bee hives to avoid starvation. Take advantage of 50-plus degree days by feeding hives that lack food stores then.

Honeybee colonies in the United States are projected to decline by up to 70% this year, entomologists say. And that could spell economic disaster. According to the American Beekeeping Federation, ...

Two beehives illuminated by the sun greeted Karen Avetisyan as he entered the driveway of his client Zan Maddox’s home. It was as if nature intended to highlight it. “Isn’t it beautiful?” Maddox said ...

In recent years, the plight of the world’s bee populations has gained significant attention. These tiny pollinators play a crucial role in our ecosystem and food supply, yet they face numerous threats ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. How is honey made? Unlike many other bees, honeybee species don't hibernate in winter. Instead, ...

LOS ANGELES -- Marvin Jordana laid a hand on the beehive in his backyard and said a silent prayer. After a few moments, he spoke: "I ask for their permission to enter the hive, because this is their ...

In the bucolic setting of Cornelia Fort Airpark at Shelby Bottoms, birds chirp in the morning air as cattle graze in neighboring fields. Each day, groups of superorganisms get to work. Colonies of ...