The supplement is designed to mimic pollen - and can significantly enhance colony reproduction. WRIGHT: "When the bees have good nutrition, they should be able to at least do their best against these ...

A recent study led by a UA graduate student is focusing on how a decrease in pollen availability is negatively affecting the gut microbes of honeybees. These microbes can either benefit or harm the ...

Scientists have unveiled a new food source designed to sustain honey bee colonies indefinitely without natural pollen. Published April 16 in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B, the ...

New research indicates that a microscopic algae ("microalgae") could provide a complete and sustainably sourced supplemental diet to boost the nutrition and health of managed honey bees. Agricultural ...

As bumblebees decline, what other busy bees could step in? A new study shows that other bees might do more harm than good. Bumblebee populations are declining in the United States for a range of ...