SEATTLE (KOMO) — New research out of Washington State University finds honey bees are at risk for colony collapse due to longer warmer falls seasons. Researchers blame a warming climate for tricking ...

If you're wondering why there's a swarm of honey bees in your yard, our expert says it all lies in the fascinating way they ...

Spring is here, and along with the warmer weather comes honey bee swarms. That means you may notice large groups of honey bees near your home this season and into the summer, as the insects search for ...

But just like last year, honey bees are in short supply. Much of the nation’s bee colonies, about 60%, have been killed by the varroa mite, an insidious pest that can pass on deadly viruses to bees.

Commercial beekeepers suffered colony losses of 62% between June and February, according to a nationwide survey. “This is unprecedented and a crisis,” said Matt Mulica, facilitator of the Honey Bee ...

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! The life of a beekeeper can be rewarding, yet challenging. Early mornings often start ...

Washington State University researchers and students collect samples and perform honey bee colony health assessments in orchards near Modesto, CA. Every year more than 2 million honey bee hives from ...