Honey Bees

New Study Further Examines the Impact of Roundup on Honeybees

February 2, 2021 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: February 2, 2021

A new study by a group of researchers has further shown the damages of Glyphosate on honeybees at or below recommended levels. Glyphosate is the active ingredient in the herbicide Roundup. Image credit: VAN AZIMOV SHUTTERSTOCK The research was published… [read]

Murder Hornets Are In America – They Threaten Honey Bees In Washington State

May 4, 2020 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: May 4, 2020

People in the U.S. have another reason to stay in the house, as the highly aggressive Giant Asian Hornet has invaded Washington State. The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) confirmed the first sightings of the venomous hornets in the… [read]

Why Are Our Natural Pollinators in Decline?

October 19, 2017 by Lindsey Fox
Last updated on: October 27, 2017

The loss of biodiversity is a worldwide, urgent crisis. Plant biodiversity is closely connected to insect biodiversity because pollinators assist the plants with reproduction and genetic variation. Research shows that commercial honey bee populations (various species) have decreased in the… [read]