Town council chambers will be buzzing Monday with discussions about whether to decriminalize raising honeybees and hens.

Most of a native bee’s life is spent in the nest, transforming from egg to adult, usually overwintering and pupating in the spring as an adult. They like to find a large patch of the same blooming ...

Dominion Energy’s 1.6 MW Black Bear Solar project in Buckingham County is now partnered with Mountain House Apiaries, using ...

US beekeepers have been battling the Varroa mite since it was first detected in the US in 1987. Since then, the parasitic ...

Researchers at Durham University, in collaboration with international partners, have developed a robotic system that allows ...

Step into the amazing world of honey bees with our life cycle of a bee worksheet. This activity is perfect for kids, parents, and anyone interested in nature. It helps you learn about how bees grow ...

Honey is a sweet viscous fluid made from the nectar of various plants that is collected and concentrated by the honey bee.

Honey bees get all the attention, while solitary bees do most of the work. Let's give solitary bees their day in the sun and ...

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 has ...

Phil Hascall and his wife Janet have lived on their acreage just northeast of Atlantic for almost 30 years. They bought it ...

For example, there can be 50,000 bees in an average beehive; bees’ wings beat around 11,400 times a minute; a queen bee can ...

The arrival of fall means it’s fair season in New England. Fairgoers will find food, games, rides, and animals at the Topsfield Fair. While it’s easy to have fun, general manager Jim O’Brien says ...