Bees that exhibit hygienic behavior are better able to resist infections, a finding that could transform the fight against disease.

University of Otago research reveals bees' sense of smell gives them a fighting chance against the deadly parasitic mite, Varroa destructor. Varroa mites present one of the greatest challenges to ...

IN May 1934, an investigation into the brood diseases of bees was commenced at Rothamsted Experimental Station, the British Bee-Keepers' Association undertaking to supply half the annual cost of the ...

I was called out because a homeowner noticed a few bees slipping into a tiny gap near a pipe. Once I opened the wall, I uncovered a massive hive packed with honeycomb, larvae, and brood. In this video ...