Many would-be beekeepers shy away from the idea because they're afraid of being stung. The author explains that, with a little know-how, stings can be a rarity, and the payoff is well worth the risk.

For more than 20 years, Beekeeper Bob Faulkner, owner of Syracuse Honey, has been helping people set up their own bee colonies in their backyards. “I help people get started every year with beekeeping ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - As flowers begin to bloom and the weather warms, honey bee colonies are breaking off and searching for new places to colonize. Swarm season lasts through June and means honey ...

Honey is the sweet, sticky, delicious condiment that’s loved across the world. In 2021, the global honey industry was valued at approximately $8 billion, per Statista. Bees work overtime to produce ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - The hills above Carpintera are buzzin' with bees. For beekeeper Melissa Cronshaw, honey bees are a family affair. "Here's my father, Paul Cronshaw, said Melissa Cronshaw. “This ...

The Earth’s climate is changing. It always has, but this time, it’s warming. This warmer climate is already shaping the world ...

Kristie and Scotty Hinds’ hives multiplied by over tenfold after they fell in love with the insects When Kristie and Scotty Hinds started raising bees, it was just to have fresh honey. Eight years ...

Honey bee colonies have a surprising way of ensuring survival. When a queen bee weakens due to virus infection, her pheromone signals decline. Worker ...