A beetle species’ larvae seem to bamboozle bees by smelling like flowers. This newly discovered deceptive strategy might be the first known example of an animal imitating floral scents, according to a ...

FRESNO, Calif. — Scientists say they have found a possible explanation for a honey bee die-off that has decimated hives around the world: A parasitic fly that hijacks the bees' bodies and causes them ...

These parasitic beetle larvae lure in bees with complex floral aromas before hitching a ride back to their nests and eating ...

Climate Lab is a Seattle Times initiative that explores the effects of climate change in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. The project is funded in part by The Bullitt Foundation, CO2 Foundation, Jim ...

Honey bee colonies around the United States are in decline, threatened by several different diseases and parasites. John Hafernik, a professor... Parasitic Fly Threatens Honey Bee Populations IRA ...

Scientists at the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) are helping American beekeepers solve the mystery behind a widespread honey bee colony collapse and its ...

The deadliest honey bee die-off in United States history has finally been traced to a single, chilling culprit: virus-laden, miticide-resistant parasitic mites that quietly spread through commercial ...

Honeybee colonies vital to California’s agriculture are collapsing, driven by parasitic mites, pesticides, and poor nutrition. With massive bee losses reported, lawmakers are advancing a bill to fund ...