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Approximately three quarters of our major food crops require pollination. Here we will look at how wild bees provide insurance against ongoing honey bee losses.

Pollinators need a diverse, abundant food source and a place to build their nests and rear their young. If we keep these two elements in mind, we can encourage native bee populations.

Domestic honey bee hives are down by 59% compared to 60 years ago, with rapid declines over the last forty years. The populations of some native bee species may also be declining.

Wild bees, which include native and naturalized bees, pollinate a variety of crops. In areas of Pennsylvania, wild bees already provide the majority of pollination for some summer vegetable crops.

Common tree fruit questions from home gardeners are "Why do my trees fail to bear fruit?" or "Why do they only have fruit every other year?"

Una guía de campo ilustrada que presenta información sobre los diversos géneros de abejas que se encuentran en Pensilvania, incluyendo consejos para su identificación y datos sobre su comportamiento, ecología e historia de vida.

A richly illustrated field guide that introduces the diverse genera of bees found in Pennsylvania, with tips for identification and insights into their behavior, ecology, and life history.

One of the most important ways you can help pollinators is by provisioning your yard with many different kinds of plants that provide pollen and nectar. If you want to attract butterflies, you will also need to include a variety of larval host plants for butterfly caterpillars to eat.

Pollination is the transfer of pollen from the anthers of a flower to the stigma of the same flower or another flower. The result is the production of fertile seeds.

Test honey bee colonies for the mite biting trait to support breeding efforts that reduce Varroa mite pressure without relying on chemical treatments.

Discover how to test for Varroa Sensitive Hygiene (VSH) in honey bees to breed mite-resistant colonies and reduce dependence on chemical mite treatments.

A step-by-step guide to hygienic behavior testing in honey bees using liquid nitrogen and freeze-killed brood.

This article describes tick-borne illnesses and when beekeepers are at risk. It describes the various ways beekeepers can prevent themselves from being bitten by a tick.

Beekeepers and queen producers learn to develop a data-driven breeding program to enhance colony traits like productivity, mite resistance, and gentleness.

Dive into the world of stingless bees, key pollinators in tropical regions. This webinar covers their diversity, beekeeping practices, and sustainable management.

Become a successful beekeeper by learning about honey bee biology and how to manage bee colonies in this publication.

In this video, you will learn why bees are ecologically and economically critical for the sustainability of our food supply system.

En este video, aprenderás por qué las abejas son ecológica y económicamente críticas para la sostenibilidad de nuestro sistema de producción de alimentos.

An alcohol wash is the best method for monitoring Varroa mite populations in honey bee colonies.

Explore Türkiye's beekeeping legacy, unique honey varieties, and modern practices in this webinar highlighting one of the world's top honey producers.

Learn how bees help protect Kenyan farms from elephant raids! This webinar covers African honey bee ecology, elephant-bee interactions, and solutions for coexistence.

Join Etienne as he shares his year-round approach to managing bees in northern climates. Learn how every decision impacts honey harvests, colony growth, and winter survival.

Learn beekeeping in Brittany, France—manage honey bees, harvest honey, and more. Perfect for beekeepers, anyone interested in bees, and global agriculture enthusiasts.

This article summarizes the relationship between DNA and measurable traits in honey bees.

This article describes the steps involved in testing honey bee colonies for varroa sensitive hygiene.