Beekeepers across the United States lost more than 55% of their colonies last year, the highest loss rate since records started being kept in 2011. A new study from University of Vermont scientists ...

Worker bees stage coordinated revolts when viral infections weaken their queen and lower her pheromone output. This disruption drives many of the queen failures that beekeepers struggle with today.

Honey bee colonies are often portrayed as models of stability, yet inside the hive, power can change hands with ruthless ...