Pollinators

environment

Bees die from a mix of interacting stressors, not one single cause. The best evidence points to pathogens and parasites (especially Varroa destructor), exposure to certain pesti...

environment

Bee hives are dying at unusually high rates in many regions, driven by a combination of pests, diseases, pesticides, poor nutrition, and habitat loss. Managed honey bee colonies...

people

Since the mid-2010s, Morgan Freeman has operated a large bee sanctuary on his property in rural Mississippi. The project is often described as a conservation effort that uses ap...

Animals

Puppy bees is not a recognized biological term for a species or life stage of bee. In practice, the phrase is used metaphorically or playfully to describe young, fuzzy honey bee...

sustainability

Honeybee populations influence fruit, nut, and seed production in agriculture and support the reproduction of many wild plants. Colony trends affect crop yields, farm economics,...

environment

Colony collapse disorder describes a phenomenon where the majority of worker bees disappear from a hive, leaving behind a queen, plenty of food, and a few nurse bees. Since the...

Animals

Horned bees are solitary bees named for the prominent projections on their heads, often referred to as horns or horn-like tubercles. These structures vary by species and sex, an...