Have you heard the buzz? Four species of California’s native bumble bees will soon be protected under state law. The California Fish and Game Commission recently voted to begin the process of classifying the four species as endangered. Last year, a coalition of food safety and conservation groups kicked things off by filing a legal… Continue Reading
If you’ve ever studied the behavior of bees, you may have learned that some species use a “waggle dance” to communicate with hive mates about the location of food sources. About 10 out of 500 bee species are known to dance—but it appears to be going out of style, and humans may be the cause.… Continue Reading
Are you a beekeeper (or aspiring beekeeper) living in Virginia? Do you like free stuff? If you answered yes to both of these questions, you’ll be pleased to learn that beekeepers in Virginia can apply to receive free equipment, starting July 1. In an effort to counteract hive losses due to disease and exotic pests,… Continue Reading