Bees are essential to the health of the Earth’s ecosystems, but the populations of many species are dwindling. These ...

Wasp Image via Unsplash Bees and wasps have notable differences in their physical appearances that can help with identification. Bees generally have robust, fuzzy bodies with flattened hind legs ...

Plant-insect interactions encompass a wide array of relationships, ranging from the beneficial (like pollination) to the detrimental (like herbivory).

It’s important to know how to identify bug bites, as getting bitten by some of these annoying critters can mean needing a ...

The problem: While honey bees are extremely important for agricultural activity — like growing food — they’re also pollen ...

A recent bee attack in France left 24 injured and three in critical condition. While bee attacks aren't common, there are ...

Honey bees outcompete native bees, removing most pollen and threatening wild ecosystems in Southern California.

The way in which honey bees pollinate can also create problems for native plant ecosystems. That’s because honey bees often ...

Beekeepers across the state, the nation’s fifth-largest hub of honey production, worry about significant financial losses.

This Asian giant hornet may have gotten the drop, but honeybees have a surprisingly effective weapon against the intruder.