Some large hives can potentially hold hundreds of thousands of bees. Even small honeybee hives typically number around 20,000 individuals. In comparison, bumblebee nests look positively tiny.

When Linda Button's other half decided to become a beekeeper, he transformed their backyard. He cleared a space for the hives ...

Leafcutter bees are some of the most remarkable insects in the UK. Here's everything you need to know about these little ...

Most bumble bees nest in hives in underground holes made by larger animals, while some nest above ground in abandoned bird nests, grass clumps or cavities such as hollow logs or spaces beneath rocks.

While most people picture the beloved honeybee when they think about bees, North America actually has 4,000 species of native bees, many of which are busy right now.

In the stunning video above, a beekeeper discovers an enormous beehive underneath a grandmother’s kitchen cabinet. The video, posted by Jeff Horchoff Bees, gives a fascinating look at what ...

Kew Gardens will host a science festival on July 15 to celebrate Bees Needs Week 2025, an annual event run by Defra to raise ...

With about 600 different species of bees in Washington, you would think it would be easy to spot one. But that black and yellow insect you see quickly darting from flower to flower could just as easil ...

Rusty patched bumble bees were added to the endangered species list in 2017. This is the first time since scientists have found a nest in Iowa.

Michigan gardeners can start preparing your bee-friendly gardens with several key tips on plants, landscaping and more. Here's what to know.