The honeybee, with its black and yellow coat, exemplifies pollinator prowess. Apis mellifera, or honeybees, are extraordinary insects that pollinate about 15 billion worth of food crops each year ...

Local beekeeper Carl Korschgen had four of his nine beehives die in the winter of 2018. In order to keep his hives alive this past winter, Korschgen has been experimenting with light. “What I want to ...

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! The life of a beekeeper can be rewarding, yet challenging. Early mornings often start ...

A fast-spreading parasite is expected to devastate local bee colonies over the next two years, affecting commercial and ...