It’s a question that has sparked the curiosity of scholars and bee lovers for decades: how many species of bees are there in the world? This might, at first, seem like a silly question. But it is a ...

The world has far more bees than anyone realized. Scientists have, for the first time, estimated just how many species of ...

Florida's native bees are more efficient pollinators than honeybees and crucial for your garden. Learn how to attract these ...

A new paper provides the first statistically derived estimate of bee species richness around the world. But this is about more than bees.

Bees pollinate in the spring because this is when both plants and bees most need each other. After winter, flowering plants begin to bloom, offering fresh pollen and nectar. For bees, these foods are ...

There’s a new threat to declining bee populations. CT experts warn of parasites and more.

Farmer Christine Gemperle of Ceres is well aware beekeepers are struggling to keep their hives healthy and alive. She dodged ...

The nation's honey bee population lost 55.6% of its colonies during the 2024-2025 season, the worst year on record, and Fresno-area almond growers are bracing for the fallout. As bee shortages worsen, ...

WSU: up to 70% of commercial hives lost last year. Scientists test fungus, feeds and breeding to stop the collapse.