Tag: bees
The bees are bouncing back
Elevated winter honeybee colony losses attributed to Colony Collapse Disorder have not resulted in declines in colony numbers, according to the USDA’s Economic Research Service.
Help protect the bees with basic guidance on pesticides
With bloom season approaching for fruit crops, it's important to remind growers of the main tactics for reducing the risk of pesticides to bees.
Researchers aim to develop best practices for organic beekeeping
Penn State researchers will try to determine the best practices for organic beekeeping by comparing organic and chemical-free to conventional management.
Penn State offers beekeeping 101 online course
Beginner and experienced beekeepers and those thinking about taking up backyard beekeeping can get the information they need from Beekeeping 101.
Bumblebee life span and pollination skills
Our lives and the dinner table just wouldn't be the same without bumble bees.
Honey bees prefer country blossoms to city blooms
Hungry honey bees appear to favor flowers in agricultural areas over those in neighboring urban areas.
Spying on the secret life of bumblebees
RFID microchips provide glimpses into a colony of bumblebees, and how they gather nectar.
Ohio can help endangered rusty patched bumble bee
The rusty patched bumble bee is a known pollinator of berries, tomatoes and legumes. Today, it is present in only 13 states, including Ohio.
Bad seeds: Weed seed found in pollinator mixes
Weed scientists have been reporting for years that a conservation program meant to provide habitat for pollinating insects is sowing bad seeds.
How to treat bee stings with household items
15 strange methods that work for treating wasp and bee stings.
