Honey bees might contribute to rising virus levels in wild bumble bees each spring, according to Penn State researchers who studied seasonal patterns of parasite and virus transmission in bees.

The experiments yielded intriguing results. Bees fed artificial pollen and exposed to both a virus and pesticides suffered ...

As measles outbreaks spread across the United States, you may be wondering whether you’re at risk in California. As of Thursday, March 13, more than 300 cases of measles had been reported in the ...

and can also spread potentially lethal honey bee pathogens such as deformed wing virus. Left untreated, a varroa mite infestation will eventually spell the end of an entire honey bee colony.