Bee News
The Incredible Resilience of Bumblebees
The Incredible Resilience of Bumblebees Recently, scientists unexpectedly discovered that queen bumble bees are even more resilient than originally thought. Queen bumblebees, along with other ground-nesting bee species, have been found to survive underwater, challenging the long-held belief that bees cannot survive flooding. In some states, flooding is a genuine annual concern due to weather…
Read MoreCan Bees Collect Too Much Pollen?
Can Bees Collect Too Much Pollen? We are fascinated with bees. Bees throughout history, their role in medicine, beauty, honey production, and pollination are a few of the things we focus on most. Some may wonder if there can be too much of a good thing: pollen. As adaptable as bees are, and how they…
Read MoreThe Five Ws of Pollination
The Five Ws of Pollination When it comes to pollination, there is always something new to learn. As climate change directly impacts pollination seasons and pollinator numbers, understanding the who, what, where, when, and why reminds us why pollination is so important to keep the ecosystem healthy. Likely, some, not a majority, of the food…
Read MoreThe First Honeybee Vaccine
The First Honeybee Vaccine The first bee vaccine may be the answer to beekeeper concerns over honeybee health and provide a brighter future for our essential pollinators. The vaccine targets American foulbrood, a bacterial disease that aggressively attacks beehives and can kill entire hives, spreading rapidly throughout regions and infecting and killing countless bees. The…
Read MoreBees Back in the News
Bees Back in the News Bees are back in the news. Just yesterday, headlines covered an incredible story about more than 250 million bees being released into the wild, and not by choice but due to an unfortunate accident. Beehive boxes and frames flung through the air as a semi-truck on its way to South…
Read MoreBee Infestations Revealed
Bee Infestations Revealed A bee infestation can seemingly occur overnight, but the reality is that it has more than likely been slowly developing, and the signs were either missed or ignored. The thought of a giant beehive in our attic, wall, or garage is not something most people are even thinking about when they notice…
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