Bees

Beekeepers say it can be especially challenging to raise honeybees in the Midwest. Parasites, pesticides and extreme weather like drought are contributing to colony loss.

A new study of bees reveals natural habitat can affect whether bees pass on viral infections.

Commercial bee keepers across the state are in need of veterinarians who have a deeper knowledge of bee medicine to prescribe antibiotics when a hive becomes infected.

Last month, the monarch butterfly was announced as an internationally endangered species. In Michigan, it’s still considered safe.

According to a recent study from the University of Michigan, areas with more species of bees have healthier bees.The study comes as the number of bees and…

One Michigan entomologist says the state won’t have to worry about “murder hornets” for at least a decade.So-called “murder hornets” - a giant asian…

A beekeeper in Chippewa County is offering a reward for information about his stolen beehives. The keeper said if the hives aren’t found his business will…

New research out of the University of Michigan sheds light on how cities are impacting population declines in ground-nesting bees.Researchers captured…

A foreign parasite taking hold of Michigan’s honey bee population has keepers and scientists ramping up ways to track its movements.The Varroa mite…