Autumn gardens play a key role in helping bees survive winter. With nearly 4,000 native bee species in the United States supporting pollination in farms, cities and natural spaces, reliable forage in ...

After a fire destroyed a honey factory in American Fork, a local expert shared insight about how to care for bees during the winter and how this business owner can recover.

Are the beekeepers not wearing a veil to protect their eyes as we’ve always been trained? You need to remember if you get stung in the eye, you will probably lose sight, and I do know of a man earlier ...

Winters can be tough on managed honey bee colonies, with beekeepers in the United States reporting that one-third of their colonies die each winter. A new study has found that using not one but ...

Use untreated wood, bark, and mulch to create shelter. Avoid chemicals and treated materials, which can harm pollinators. Layering mulch or leaves near plants helps keep the ground insulated for ...

Getting ready for winter in this area we should install entrance reducers and check for food stores and make sure that our mite levels are at their lowest levels. We ...

AURORA, Ill. -- "To tell you the truth," Scott Robillard says, "we could come out here stark naked right now and we'd probably be fine." Robillard doesn't bother with the jumpsuit over his work ...

Natural materials already in your yard can become cozy winter shelters that support pollinators and small birds through some ...

TWIN FALLS — There are backyard honeybee hobbyists and there are commercial beekeepers. Then there are honeybee enthusiasts whose fascination with bees goes way beyond the call of duty. Israel Bravo ...

AURORA, Ill. -- "To tell you the truth," Scott Robillard says, "we could come out here stark naked right now and we'd probably be fine." Robillard doesn't bother with the jumpsuit over his work ...

A routine inspection of the honeybee hives at JK Orchard and Farm turned to disappointment: A queen bee wandering alone in ...