CORVALLIS, Ore. — The application of a naturally occurring pheromone to honey bee test colonies increases colony growth resulting in stronger hives overall, according to a new study conducted by ...

1. Solitary bees are central place foragers returning to their nests several times a day with pollen and nectar to provision their brood cells. They are especially susceptible to landscape changes ...

Two common gut parasites have been found to alter the behavior and physiology of honeybees in ways that could harm the health and productivity of entire colonies. A recent study published in the ...

During spring, when queen bumblebees first emerge from hibernation to start their nests, they work incredibly hard foraging ...

Australian bees are known for pollinating plants on beautiful sunny days, but a new study has identified two species that have adapted their vision for night-time conditions for the first time. The ...

More flowers lead to more pathogen spread between bee species. In A Nutshell Scientists found that sites with more flower ...

Bees look for water on an outdoor tap in Berlin, Germany during a hot spell, June 19, 2022. Wolfram Steinberg/picture alliance via Getty Images The extreme weather that has battered much of the U.S.

A study in southern England reveals why bumble bees and honey bees thrive despite foraging on the same flowers. As abundant and widespread bees, it is common to see both bumble bees and honey bees ...

Australian bees are known for pollinating plants on beautiful sunny days, but a new study has identified two species that have adapted their vision for night-time conditions for the first time. The ...