When the late summer sun falls over Ireland's Wicklow Mountains, the slopes turn purple with blooming heather. Honeybees are moved to the heathlands for the sought-after heather honey, but their ...

A LONG time ago, in the fields and gardens of Europe and beyond, beekeepers observed something curious about their hives.

The late-summer bloom of heather in the Wicklow Mountains of Ireland coats the range in lovely purple flowers. Beekeepers ...

As the age-old adage goes, “When life hands you lemons, make lemonade.” In the case of Sean Kennedy and the lanterfly ...

This three-day program is designed for beginning and intermediate beekeepers interested in building or growing a successful ...

In the world of flying, stinging insects, Asian giant hornets reign supreme, reaching impressive sizes and wielding mighty ...

Giannutri is a little island off the coast Italy. Its isolation ensured that honeybees never got there under their own steam ...

Shaping the Environment from Landscapes to Societies,” authored by noted honeybee geneticist Robert E. Page Jr. — retired ...

The University of Wisconsin–Madison is preparing to offer a new beekeeping short course designed to support people who want to begin or expand their beekeeping work. This three-day winter program ...

A newly updated Penn State Extension publication, Beekeeping Basics, is aimed at helping individuals become successful beekeepers by learning about honey bee biology and how to manage bee colonies.