Wild queen bumblebees get killed by worker bees inside commercial hives after they are lured in by vibrant colors and the promise of usurping the resident queen. When you purchase through links on our ...

Last week’s column (March 22, AJ’s Gardening for You) briefly explored the critical importance of honey bees to the foods we rely on for healthy and varied nourishment. Honey bees are the link between ...

In the intricate world of honeybee colonies, the survival of the hive hinges on the health and productivity of the queen bee. However, if the worker bees detect any signs of weakness in their queen, ...

The swarming season for honeybees in South Africa has begun. The summer months and spring are usually when bees reproduce and buzz around looking for new places to build beehives. This often happens ...