The bee is one of nature’s most prolific pollinators. There are over 20,000 bee species, most of which spread pollen between flowers. Bees can be divided into groups based on their social behavior.

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

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

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

Whether one places a dollop in tea or drizzles some in a yogurt smoothie, honey is the sweet finish that can make various foods and beverages taste that much better.

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

Feral honey bees, once celebrated for their agricultural value, are now threatening native ecosystems in Southern California ...

Non-native honeybees are so effective at pollinating, they pose a significant threat to native California bees and other ...