Honey holds a permanent place in the pantries of American households-a sweetener made of nature, revered for its gold color, ...

Honey bee colonies have a surprising way of ensuring survival. When a queen bee weakens due to virus infection, her pheromone ...

The bees are working very hard to collect all of the pollen they can. Nectar is very scarce at this time of the year, and the ...

Weather, pesticides and parasites batter local bees; Dan Keesee works to bolster hives as Illinois losses surge, risking ...

As the vibrant colors of summer and autumn fade from our gardens, it’s easy to assume that all outdoor life has gone dormant.

Researchers have shown that pollen collected by honeybees contains Streptomyces bacteria that are endophytes, symbionts living inside plant tissue. These release antimicrobial compounds that inhibit ...

A honeybee hive, with its large stores of pollen, wax, and honey, is like a fortress guarding treasure: with strong defenses, but a bonanza for enemies that can overcome those. More than 30 parasites ...

Scientists have discovered that pollen is a hidden source of natural medicine for honeybees. Symbiotic bacteria called Streptomyces produce antimicrobial compounds that fight deadly bee and plant ...

Researchers discover that pollen gathered by honeybees contains antimicrobial-producing bacteria, offering a potential eco-friendly solution to protect bee colonies from infections A groundbreaking ...

SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane County beekeepers are helping keep the bees buzzing with a new statewide project titled the "Pacific Northwest Pollen Atlas." The study, spearheaded by Washington State ...