A bee sting is pretty straightforward, right? The bee jabs, the human victim (the stingee, if you will) shouts a profanity or ...

Bees are known for their sting – but why do they die after using it? In this video, we break down the biology behind this self-sacrificing defense mechanism. From the structure of the stinger to what ...

As the weather gets warmer and flowers begin to bloom, bees emerge from their winter hibernation. Bees are essential to our ecosystem, and from their incredible pollination abilities, plants are able ...

Late summer and early fall are when bees and wasps are most active, and most likely to sting. For most people, a sting is a painful annoyance. But for an estimated two million Americans, a sting can ...

Bees are beloved as pollinators and dreaded for their painful stings. But their venom is also hailed by some for medicinal qualities that lessen the impact of chronic pain. The finding that bee venom ...

Notice giant black bees buzzing around your backyard? That could spell trouble for your deck or fence, according to David Headrick, Cal Poly professor emeritus of entomology and pest management. Those ...

It’s bee season in the Las Vegas Valley. While the tiny, flying critters can be spotted year-round, they’re more prominent between spring and fall. They help flowers blossom and are mostly harmless to ...

Spring is here, which means those giant bees buzzing around are back — and that could spell trouble for your porch or deck. The insects you’re seeing are carpenter bees, which are large bees with ...