Bees

Scientists at NC State University found that planting small habitats rich in different flower species boosted bee numbers and diversity.

Last year, Alice Hinman knew there was something wrong with her bee hives. And her honeybee colonies were not the only ones struggling to survive — across…

Last year, Alice Hinman knew there was something wrong with her bee hives. And her honeybee colonies were not the only ones struggling to survive — across…

Global warming and urbanization are threatening bee populations across the country. One factor in that threat is heat. At high temperatures, bees become…

The BeeCheck mapping system is getting a lot of attention in North Carolina since an aerial pesticide spraying in South Carolina killed millions of honey…

N.C. State University researchers have found that bees are more susceptible to diseases in areas where there's more pavement and less green…

Bees are vital to the American food system. Honey bees alone contribute more than $15 billion to the American economy through pollination of plants that…

Bees are vital to the American food system. Honey bees alone contribute more than $15 billion to the American economy through pollination of plants that…

Marty Hanks loves everything about bees. He manages colonies in several counties around the state. If bees are bugging you, he will remove them for free.…

Researchers at North Carolina State University have come up with a system to evaluate the efficiency and importance of different species of pollinators.…