Bumblebees don’t make honey, but they are the primary pollinator for many of the foods we eat, and the ONLY pollinator for some crops like tomatoes, blueberries and kiwis.

France’s new ban goes further than the European Union’s, which outlaws only 3 bee-killing pesticides 

One native mason bee can pollinate as many blossoms as 100 honey bees. And they’re endangered, so here’s how to help them out, while they help your garden grow:

Mothers of a rare bee species build beautiful “petal-mache” cocoons for each of their eggs

This dog is trained to sniff out the most infectious and deadly bee bacteria on the planet, helping prevent its spread

American beekeeper says its time to follow Europe’s lead and ban all insecticides that kill bees

“Live Free or Die” star Tony Troia inspects the health of his bees at his forest garden in the North Carolina mountains.

The world’s most widely used insecticides will be banned across Europe within six months to prevent ecological “armageddon”

Dandelions are one of the most nutrient-dense, medicinal foods on the planet. They make excellent cover crops, fertilizer, chicken feed and food for the bees.

Scientists baffled by the mysterious spiral-shaped fortresses of curious species of “stingless” bees in Australia.

Not only do Australia’s sugarbag bees not sting, they are brilliant architects, building amazing spiral-shaped hives.

Scientists Worry About Implications for Global Food Supply

With hundreds of North American bee species on the verge of extinction, a new study brings us closer to the culprits —  fungicide and herbicide that attract them and then kill them.