There are more than 20,000 species of bees in the world. Here's an A-Z sampling of this diverse and vital species.

There are roughly 100 million managed western honey bee (Apis mellifera) colonies in hives worldwide, with about half in Europe, Africa and western Asia, where the species is native, and the rest ...

Honeycombs are marvels of engineering—the bees that create them will work together to build intricate hexagonal structures, ...

The Iowa Honey Producers Association has been teaching visitors at the Iowa State Fair about the business of bees and honey for more than 60 years.

The annual Honeyfest is set to take place this weekend in Lithopolis, offering a sweet celebration of honey and its producers ...

With the month of September being National Honey Month, Vee’s Bees Owner Terry Viesselman is hard at work through the summer ...

Bees are a vital part of agriculture, pollinating plants to form fruit and seeds, but they also produce a sweet byproduct, ...

Swarm season lasts from March through May, which means you might see clusters of bees. Certified beekeepers can come remove the swarms for free to protect them.

While environmentalists focus on colony collapse disorder and saving honey bees, Colorado's native bees are losing food and habitat.

Spiral hives built by stingless bees are more than beautiful—they help with navigation, climate control, and survival in ...