The curious case of the queen bee has long had scientists pondering whether the head of the hive harbours the secret to a long and healthy life. While queen bees and workers have nearly identical DNA, ...

I pick up honey, pansies, morning glories and petunias, which my backyard bees ... about life’s dangers, or helping them navigate challenges. Similar to many mothers I know, the queen is a ...

Walter Schumacher, known as the "Bee Czar," has spent years helping Central Texans safely relocate bee colonies. Now, he and ...

And it’s important because while a queen bee can live around five years, the average bee only has about a monthlong life span. That means hive checks also require an inspection of the eggs laid ...