Alger's lab works with beekeepers to breed hardy, disease-resistant honey bee colonies by helping them identify "hygienic" behavior in colonies, using a test developed by researchers at the ...

UVM and others promoting a test for beekeepers to identify bee colonies most likely to thrive. Dan D'Ambrosio, Burlington Free Press. Mon, April 28, 2025 at 8:55 AM UTC. 3 min read.

Africanized honey bees, often referred to as "killer bees," are now found in 13 states and are slowly spreading northward.

A Mississippi State University expert says he has no evidence that Africanized honey bees are established in Mississippi ...

The survey identified 727 bee species in Idaho. Master melittologist volunteers expect the state has closer to 800, “which indicates we need help to find them,” said Karleen Davis, Idaho Bee ...

A new hygienic testing method helps identify bee colonies better at preventing sickness. Now, scientists are working to breed these colonies to generate more resilient hives for commercial and ...