Smithsonian Magazine on MSN17h
This Intrepid Team of Bee Lovers Are Doing Everything They Can to Save Rare Native Species From Extinction
Iridescent sweat bees, hairy-faced mining bees, tiny Perdita minima the size of a gnat. Thanks to swarms of apiary ...
RTÉ Ireland9d
Irish honey bee under threat from imported species, say keepers
Beekeepers from across the country are gathering in the midlands this weekend to highlight their concerns around the native ...
The Associated Press on MSN14d
A surge in bee deaths is hurting Texas beekeepers — and could affect the price of produce
Commercial beekeepers in Texas have lost about two thirds of their honey bees since June last year, according to a recent ...
A hive outside? bee calm and get going
In Bengaluru, the blooming season leads to increased bee activity and hive formation in urban areas. Residents and ...
The New York Times5d
What Lance Davis, America’s most famous bee catcher and Indian Wells’ tennis savior, did next
Now they show up to Alcaraz’s matches wearing bee costumes, which Alcaraz credited ... Davis exclaimed. The honey, money and all. Matthew Futterman is an award-winning veteran sports journalist ...
Local beekeepers concerned after hive loss; Bee expert weights in
Beekeepers can look into applying for relief for hive loss through the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish (ELAP) program through the USDA. When it comes to keeping ...
From the Ground Up: Varroa Mites and colony collapse
As one of the nation’s top beekeeping states, Texas bees are responsible for producing over 7 million pounds of honey annually, and pollinating a variety of crops all across the U.S. But, over the ...
Mongabay on MSN17d
Adjusting to temperature and providing water can help save Kenya farmers’ bees, study says
NAIROBI ― Temperature can increase bee colony loss in dry, hot and wet seasons, but a study has found that beekeepers practicing water provision to the bees experience up to 10% less decrease. The ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation28d
How honey bees fight back against deadly varroa mites — with a little help
This means any mites in the hive end up on adult bees, which can be treated with pesticide. While there is no such thing as a fully varroa-resistant honey bee, there are some populations around ...