A recent survey found an average loss of 62% of bee colonies among commercial operations in less than a year. Causes and ...

Louisiana beekeepers have been hit hard this year by colony loss, as has the industry nationwide. Why are so many bees dying?

Researchers say Australia is in a unique position to prepare native species for the impacts of the Varroa destructor—a mite ...

As one of the nation’s top beekeeping states, Texas bees are responsible for producing over 7 million pounds of honey annually, and pollinating a variety of crops all across the U.S. But, over the ...

North Bay almond growers who depend on honeybees for pollination are facing a significant decline in populations, down nearly ...

Bees play a vital role in agriculture and mite infestations have driven up prices at supermarkets. Varroa mites. Picture: NSW DPI Biosecurity Queensland said initial samples from the Lockyer Valley ...

Lee currently sees Varroa mites as the most likely threat to bee populations. He said the mites are similar to ticks on dogs and cats: they latch on to bee bodies, eat the fat off and can transfer ...

Further samples from recreational and commercial apiaries are being tested, with affected hives to be treated to control the mite. Varroa destructor mite has been found in southern Queensland, the ...

Beekeepers have another tool at their disposal to fight Varroa mite with the roll-out of a new online training program.Launched and developed by the ...

The spread of the deadly varroa mite across Australia poses a major threat to both honeybee populations and native ...

Bees play a vital role in agriculture and mite infestations have driven up prices at supermarkets. Varroa mites. Picture: NSW DPI Biosecurity Queensland said initial samples from the Lockyer ...