Honey bees are highly social creatures that live in large family groups. Each group or colony is well-organized, with three types of adult bees: a queen, worker bees, and drones. Worker bees are all ...

In winter months, closely monitor weight of honey bee hives to avoid starvation. Take advantage of 50-plus degree days by feeding hives that lack food stores then.

MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — The honey bees are hard at work at Waterfront Park, bringing pollen back to the hive. Smithfield Township started two of its own hives several years ago with the help of Erik ...

Honey bees are vital to agriculture in the Pacific Northwest. But it’s increasingly difficult to keep colonies alive from year to year, causing concern about the future of our food systems. But now an ...

On and around some of New York City’s most iconic buildings, beehives are buzzing. On and around some of New York City’s most iconic buildings, beehives are buzzing. Credit...Graham Dickie/The New ...

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