The Buzz
Want to know more about bees, honey or pollen? Hungry to learn more about sustainability and the environment? Scroll through the Buzz for an assortment of articles touching many aspects of bees and honey.
Bees Are Disappearing, Why Should We Care?
It’s no secret that the bee population is dwindling. But why are they declining? Why should we care? And how can we help?
Healthy Honey Takes on a New Role
A concern for high sugar levels doesn’t have to mean just cutting out sugar cold turkey. A more practical and beneficial option is to swap out refined sugars with natural sweeteners, such as honey.
Catch the Buzz–Land Use Changes Threaten 40% of U.S. Commercial bees
What’s the future of bees? As mid-western land use shifts, it’s necessary that we consider the implications for our honey making friends, the bees.
'Like it's been nuked': Millions of bees dead after South Carolina sprays for Zika mosquitoes
When South Carolina bees are suddenly dropping like flies, beekeepers are scrambling to understand this sudden phenomena. The answer? Pesticide poisoning.
CATCH THE BUZZ – BIG AGRICULTURE HAS THE CHANCE TO HELP OR HINDER OUR MOST IMPORTANT POLLINATORS, RESEARCH ARGUES
New research published today has identified the most serious future threats to, but also opportunities for pollinating species, which provide essential agricultural and ecological services across the globe.
The Colony-Killing Mistake Backyard Beekeepers Are Making
Learn the tips that novice beekeepers need to know, to maintain thriving hives in the comfort of their own backyard.
Insecticide Can Cut Bee Sperm by Nearly 40 Percent, Study Finds
A healthy bee population requires means of reproduction. Learn how U.S. regulated insecticides can effect male bee’s ability to successfully reproduce.