Bees

Some Florida beekeepers are still reminded of what the storm took and the damage it left behind.

Derek Lewis offers advice for new beekeepers and suggests ways make any lawn more bee-friendly.

Experts say the number of bee colonies in the path of the Category 4 hurricane account for about 1 in 7 of the nation’s total. They represent a crucial pollination force.

The blue calamintha bee’s underground nesting habits came as a surprise to the researchers, who expected it to use hollow stems or holes in dead trees, as many of its close relatives do.

For the first time in four years, “ultra-rare” metallic blue bees have been spotted in Central Florida.There have been some previous studies on the blue…

Put on your beekeeper suit and come see what's involved in maintaining a thriving apiary.The Zest podcast contributor Tracey Johnson visited Florida Bee…

For the next several weeks, WUSF News and The Zest podcast are collaborating on a special reporting project on honey bees. SPECIAL REPORT: The Buzz On…

Florida is one of the nation's largest producers of honey and is a hub for beekeeping, both commercially and as a hobby.In a special reporting…

Florida is one of the nation's largest producers of honey and is a hub for beekeeping, both commercially and as a hobby.In a special reporting…

Hurricane Michael left a devastated Panhandle to pick up the pieces. Industries like timber and agriculture are struggling to rebuild. And another...

A new law goes into effect October 1 st which will create stricter penalties for stealing beehives, that’s good news for Florida farmers experiencing...

A Florida State University study links declining bumble bee populations with climate change. The researchers examined three bumble bee species in the...