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 ...

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 ...

When you think “bee,” you likely picture one species that lives all over the world: the honey bee. And honey bees have queens, a female who lays essentially all of the eggs for the colony. But most ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A once-powerful ruler is sick. The virus threatens the entire ...

WINTERTHUR, Delaware (WPVI) -- Tucked away in the hills of Winterthur in Delaware are busy beekeepers who have spent the last seven years making the hobby less labor-intensive. George Datto and his ...

Beginning as a little kid growing up along the river in Fair Haven, Paul Caron used to don gloves and a long-sleeved flannel shirt as he rose in the bucket of a cherry picker, the proud assistant to ...

RIEGELSVILLE, Pa. - At the Riegelsville Public Library, there's been a hive of activity. "They maintain their nest at 94 degrees. So this is ideal weather for them," said bee keeper James Zdepski.