Two common gut parasites have been found to alter the behavior and physiology of honeybees in ways that could harm the health and productivity of entire colonies.

Two common gut parasites have been found to alter the behaviour and physiology of honeybees in ways that could harm the ...

A recent survey found an average loss of 62% of bee colonies among commercial operations in less than a year. Causes and ...

Researchers say Australia is in a unique position to prepare native species for the impacts of the Varroa destructor—a mite ...

These infestations lead to the deaths of entire hives, decreasing the number of bees and pollinators ... spoke with ...

Commercial beekeepers in Texas have lost about two thirds of their honey bees since June last year, according to a recent ...

"It's a highly specialized fungus and it's really environmentally resistant, so when it gets into the bee it's difficult to treat," she says. "The parasite has been associated with increased ...

with less people having to touch boxes and spray harsh chemicals on bees, then all the better. And that's what ours does." Varroa Tech presents its beehive parasite detector at BYU's Student ...