Bumble bees respond to physical disturbance of their nest with a sequence of defensive behaviors that lasts up to 10 minutes, according to a study by Sajedeh Sarlak at the University of Konstanz, ...

Cornell researchers recently observed a novel ‘outhouse’ structure in Arctic bumble bee nests that could mitigate the spread of fecal-borne disease within bee colonies. The outhouse is a small and ...

Researchers suggests this bumblebee strategy may be an important way to limit infection in bee nests. There’s nothing worse than a trip to the outhouse in cold weather. But for Arctic bumblebees, ...

Bumble bees can generate their own heat, allowing them to be active in the colder temperatures of spring and fall. Only young ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -While honey bees nest in trees and bumble bees nest in the ground, carpenter bees nest in wood. Most carpenter bees spend their time around dead wood. They get their name from ...

If you've ever been stung by a bee, you know exactly how painful it can be. It's one reason many people get nervous the minute they hear buzzing nearby. The good news is that not all bees sting. With ...