Declining bee populations could be saved by highly targeted new pesticides which attack parasites without harming other species.Scientists hope to use RNA pesticides to tackle pests such as the varroa ...

Scientists hope to use RNA pesticides to tackle pests such as the varroa mite - a tiny red-brown parasite that latches onto bee larva and sucks the insects’ blood. The first such next generation ...

The journey of a queen bee begins similarly to any other bee, from an egg to a larva. However, she is fed a special diet known as royal jelly, a nutrient-rich substance produced by worker bees. This ...

In addition to maintaining bee hives and tracking the native bee ... They basically latch on to the larva inside the frames in the hive and feed on the larva.” Among the club members labeling ...

The United States is a hotspot, especially in the southwest states, as well as areas of South America and South Africa. Other isolated areas of Africa, southern Europe, and Asia show an abundance of ...

Nature is full of impostors, and many of them are found in the insect world. Certain species, such as the bee fly or the ant spider, are experts at misdirection and their ability to confuse predators ...

Stop taking propolis two weeks before surgery. Do not use propolis if you are allergic to bee products (including honey). Children and those who are pregnant or lactating should not take propolis as ...

Infection and transmission of honey bee viruses pose a serious threat to the pollination services of crops and wild plants, which plays a vital role in agricultural economy and ecology. RNA ...