Queens eat royal jelly, which has antioxidants and less sugar than the honey tkhat workers eat. This is thought to be part of ...

On a windy March afternoon, Mark Berman poured a pile of sugar onto a piece of newspaper to feed one of his 13 bee colonies.

An apiarist shares his tips for budding beekeepers who are just starting out, just in time for World Bee Day (May 20) ...

Honeycombs, beeswax, and all are safe to eat! It provides vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and amino acids. There’s even an ...

STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — Nearly half a million bees died after someone trespassed and poisoned hives at Rock Hill Honey Bee ...

Not only can you use honey as a sugar substitute, but it may also provide health benefits when used appropriately.

Spring has sprung. The sun is shining. Why not take a moment to stop and smell the roses? And if you listen to the conversation of the bees, ...

Extreme Texas weather and harsh climate are key factors driving a shocking 66% decline in commercial bee colonies since June 2024.

WORKER honey-bees produce alarm pheromones in their sting apparatus and in their mandibular glands 1. One of the components of the sting pheromone 2 has been identified as isoamyl acetate which ...

Glands in their abdomen secrete wax, which bees use to create an airtight seal to preserve the honey they’ve created. In its lifetime, one worker bee makes an average of a twelfth of a teaspoon ...