Researchers in Australia have discovered that honey bees have the ability to count — at least to the number four. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

A honey bee mite has been discovered at a bee farm in Manoa, Oahu, after abandoned hives from Makiki Heights were relocated to the property last week. Varroa mites were detected on bees in three of the abandoned hives on April 6 by the beekeeper and reported to the Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDOA).

Might solve the mystery to rambler's missing bees. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

In what could have been a sting operation, thousands of bees swarmed a NYC store, trapping the employees inside for hours. picked by suebe 6 months ago

A guy found hundreds of bees living under his BBQ grill. What did he do? picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

The colony became dissatisfied with their queen, so, they raised a rival queen and then sent her into exile. 40,000 bees of the hive left with the deposed queen.
Furious Police chase... picked by wildminou 2 years ago

Or to put it more soberly, bees under the influence of cocaine dance more and more vigourously than their non-drugged counterparts.

It's true. Science said so. picked by pocksucket 11 months ago

Millions of swarming honey bees are on the loose after a truck carrying crates of the insects flipped over on a California highway. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

A recent discovery shows that bees do the wave in their hive. Live Science article reveals why. picked by diana 1 year ago

Gardeners have been encouraged to give exhausted bees a drink of sugar and water to boost their energy levels during the poor summer.

They should also plant wildlife-friendly flowers such as sunflowers and buddleia to provide food for bees, the RSPB said. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

Between eight and twelve million bees escaped from crates when a trailer overturned in Sacremento. The bees swarmed over an area of Highway 99. Several bee wranglers were required to round them all up. picked by pocksucket 1 year ago

It is a mystery that would tax the minds of the world's greatest detectives. Across America beekeepers are finding hives abandoned. What appear to be normal, healthy adults suddenly disappear within two days, leaving their queen, their food stores and the young. Earlier posts on this site have mentioned it too.
Is the answer possibly in the bees' social system? picked by rambler 3 years ago

Around 20,000 bees were claimed to be on the plane, which grounded passengers for 11 hours. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

Footage of Japanese hornets waging war with other colonies of bees. EXTREMELY COOL. picked by iduffee 3 years ago

Scientists claim radiation from handsets are to blame for mysterious 'colony collapse' of bees. picked by Bornbad 3 years ago

A swarm of honey bees took over a bush located between the Northwest security gate of the White House and the area where television networks stand-up positions are located early Thursday. picked by kakana 8 months ago

Matthew Danchanko has squatters in his new home. And they won't leave without a fight. They're honeybees - tens of thousands of of them. They buzz through the four-bedroom house, creating a low hum and an estimated 100 pounds of honey. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

The mystery and dangerous ramifications of the die off of bees has been widely reported. New discoveries are pointing to causes, causes that are incredibly complex. Luckily solutions are emerging. picked by 2manyusernames 8 months ago

I am visiting my family in Florida for the holidays. I was chillin at my sister's house when we looked out back and noticed a swarm of honeybees congregating on their swingset. picked by Bornbad 3 years ago

Pollution is stifling the fragrance of plants and preventing bees from pollinating them – endangering one of the most essential cycles of nature. picked by deEPCHill 2 years ago

The situation at the Stathatos house on Virginia Road is getting sticky. So many bees live in the walls of the stately Tudor home that honey drips out of the walls, discoloring the wallpaper in the dining room. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago