Bees Have a New, Lifesaving 'Vaccine' to Make Them Immune to Pesti-Side Effects

A bee supplement/vaccine has been created that confers a 100% survival rate to bees exposed to pesticides.

By Blake Isbell

16 June 64 Views

Italy Bans Pesticides Linked to Bee Devastation

The Italian government banned the use of several seed treatment pesticides that are blamed for the deaths of millions of honeybees.

By Jeanne Goddard

21 September 74 Views

Bee-harming Pesticides Banned in Europe

Bees are vital -- because of their pollinating in the fields -- to any nation's food production and to European agriculture worth €22 billion annually. That's why Europe has voted to enforce the world's first continent-wide ban on common insecticides linked to serious harm in bees.

By Jeanne Goddard

29 April 77 Views

Bumblebees Instead of Pesticides Save Berry Crop from Mold

Squadrons of bumblebees are being deployed in the UK in a novel attempt to prevent grey mold from ruining the crop of summer strawberries. The bees are routed via a one-way system in their hive through a tray of harmless fungus spores which, when delivered to flowers, ensure that the grey mold cannot take hold as the fruit grows.

By Jeanne Goddard

03 June 64 Views

EU Passes Total Ban on Pesticides That Harm Bees

The ban is being hailed as a "historic" conservational victory for honeybees and the environment.

By Jeanne Goddard

27 April 60 Views

Sheep Are Grazing Below Minnesota Solar Panels That Invite Pollinators to Thrive

Under Minnesota's solar panels lie green wildflower-studded pastures where merry sheep graze, and biodiversity can recover.

By Blake Isbell

08 July 54 Views

5 Experiments Proving Invertebrates Are Much More Aware than We Think

In Jon Balcombe's book Superfly, the ethologist presents 5 case of higher intelligence tests in invertebrates with surprising results.

By Blake Isbell

08 June 68 Views

These Homegrown Mushroom Hives Could Save Ireland's Bees

This mycelium and bamboo beehive can be grown at home to support the exclusive flourishing of native Irish black bees

By Blake Isbell

07 June 68 Views

Adults Understand a Need to Do Their Bit for Biodiversity-Even 73% of Allergy Sufferers Planting Flowers to Help

A UK poll revealed that 63% suffer from allergies, but are happy to put up with symptoms to support biodiversity in nature.

By Jeanne Goddard

11 June 74 Views

'No Mow May' Gives You a Reason to NOT Mow the Lawn: Leave the Weeds to Feed the Bees

No Mow May is a movement that began in the United Kingdom and is now rapidly spreading throughout the United States,

By Jeanne Goddard

03 May 53 Views

'Stingless Bees' Bring Life Back to the Amazon With Medicinal Honey and New Income

Among the 600 species of 'stingless bees' in Peru feeding on thousands of native plants, the medicinal properties of the honey is immense.

By Blake Isbell

08 April 62 Views

Company's Innovative Smart Beehive Gets $80 Million in Funding to Save Bees From Any Hazard

A company called Beewise sells an innovative hive box that significantly improve bees' well-being and life longevity.

By Jeanne Goddard

02 April 66 Views

Watch Woman Save Bees By Rescuing Hives From Old Buildings With Her Bare Hands

In Austin Texas, a beekeeping enthusiast removes problem hives without any protective equipment simply by reading the bees' mood.

By Blake Isbell

10 January 63 Views

Mushroom Beehives Could Save Bees From Colony Collapse

Mushrooms already protect bees from viruses–now researchers are building hives with them to kill mites, but leave pollinators stronger. 

By Jim Stout

02 March 61 Views

Farmer is Sweet on Bee Hives As Perfect Fence to Keep Elephants Safely Away

This ingenious win-win idea is boosting bee populations while warding off elephants from invading small farmers' land.

By Tiffani Spengler

09 May 58 Views