“Having them in your area [regular honey bees] means that you have an active honey bee colony and that’s good and good for ...

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Bees aren't out to get you, but some pack a painful punch if pushed too far. There are over 20,000 bee species worldwide, but here we narrowed it down to the 15 that stand out for their sting strength ...

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Master gardener Sally Scalera shares the latest on everything from what to plant in summer to how to join the Pollinator ...

Killing the mites with pesticides is complex: The mites have grown resistant to some chemicals, so beekeepers have to routinely swap out different pesticides while trying to avoid contaminating the ...

A proposal in the California Legislature would pay for more research to save honey bees, but it could be a tough sell amid a ...