This final segment of the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) series showcases how IPM effectively addresses not just pest control and pesticide reduction but also crucial challenges like the Deformed Wing Virus and nutritional deficits...

This segment delves into how pathogens, particularly the Deformed Wing Virus transmitted by Varroa mites, detrimentally affect honey bee health and their critical role in ecosystems. It illustrates the compounded risks bees face from...

Permaculture instructor Andrew Millison journeys to India to film the epic work of the Paani Foundation’s Water Cup Competition and Farmer's Cup Competition. We tour the village of Nandur Pathar, in Maharashtra, who competed in the 2018...

This video explores five fun facts about bumble bees.

Learn more about bees a a wasps! What happens when a bee or wasp stings, how to treat the sting, and how to avoid being stung.

It is with great sadness that I let the Coyote Pack and Brave Wilderness universe know that we lost our Yoda this past weekend. Entomologist Justin Schmidt passed away Saturday evening from Parkinson’s Disease and transcended into his...

If a honeybee loses its hive or is separated by a large geographical distance with no chance of returning, there is a good chance that it will attempt to enter another hive. At this point, the narrative becomes entirely dependent on what...

Brit looks back on our eighth month on Nature League, when we explored the theme of communication. Get your Critically Endangered Sharks poster here! Only on sale through May 30th.

Scientists with the U.S. Department of Agriculture are studying ways to keep honeybees stress-free and healthy. These pollinators are important to American agriculture and our nation’s food crops. USDA’s Patrick O’Leary reports from...

The Bee Informed Partnership has released its annual survey of the national health of bees in America, and yet again the number of colonies is shrinking. Bee hive losses have increased, according to the survey, which said U.S. beekeepers...

Many people have a negative reaction to the sound of a buzzing insect. Past experience or an allergic reaction may inspire a person to run from or even swat at a bee. However, bumblebees actually help humans, and right now they need the...

This fascinating program takes a look at the major characteristics of familiar and unusual insects that swarm the planet. Concepts and terminology: invertebrate, six legs, and exoskeleton.

On this episode of Breaking Trail, Coyote attempts to show that Honey Bees aren’t just out to sting you…that is until his “Bee Beard” experiment completely backfires when he is attacked and stung in the face by a swarm of over 3000 angry...

This video guide focuses on the importance of thoughtful beehive placement, considering factors like foot traffic, garden visitors, and local regulations. It emphasizes the benefits of sunlight for hives, the bees' non-hibernation...

Bear Creek Organics is a specialty producer of organic leafy greens, herbs, mixed vegetables, garlic seed, honey, and cut flowers in Emmet County, Michigan. Through USDA programs, Bear Creek Organics has been able to expand their...

On this episode of Breaking Trail, Coyote Peterson gets STUNG by a Yellow Jacket! While yes a Yellow Jacket sting isn’t quite comparable to that of a Bullet Ant they certainly are still painful and are something more people are likely to...

This video guide introduces aspiring beekeepers to the essential realities and equipment needed to start beekeeping, including the inevitability of bee stings and the importance of proper protective clothing. It discusses legal...

USDA continues to research problems facing bees.

It explains commercial importance of rearing silkworm, honeybees and lac insects.

NASA's Wayne Esaias sees honeybees as important data collectors to help us understand our changing climate.<b<br/>r/>

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From the archives: growing food comes with its own inherent risks. One of them, who ultimately gets the food that’s grown, you or the wildlife?

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The wasps came on mass and wiped out two of our hives! Watch the video to find out how we try to deter the wasps and help our bees do the best they can to fend off their stripy counterparts!

Monsanto is being accused of killing off bees around the world, reports NPR.