Humans originally obtained their honey through wild harvest. A cave painting located in Valencia, Spain, depicts honey ...

Despite their large numbers, these bees' nests remained hidden from scientists’ awareness—until someone stumbled upon them.

Tired of messy bird feeders? Plant three simple summer flowers now to turn any UK garden into a living buffet that birds cannot resist.

Each April, UK bees and butterflies hit a dangerous hunger gap just as gardens still look bare. RHS-backed comfrey steps in as a nectar-rich ‘superplant’ with a surprising bonus. Early in spring, many ...

Spring temperatures may be drawing you outside, bringing you face-to-face with buzzing creatures. Carpenter bees are known for drilling into the wood of North Carolina porches, decks and other ...

Pretty much everyone knows that honey comes from bees, but the nuts and bolts of the process may be more mysterious. In fact, ...

Ahead of world bee day on May 20, the author looks at how other animals rely on bees for food and shelter and even transport.

Children line up for a spoonful of honey May 13 provided by beekeeper Louise Stickney during a presentation about bees at the ...

Are giant black bees buzzing around your backyard? That could be bad news for your home, deck or fence, according to California pest control experts. Carpenter bees use their powerful jaws to burrow ...

Eleanor has an undergraduate degree in zoology from the University of Reading and a master’s in wildlife documentary production from the University of Salford. Eleanor has an undergraduate degree in ...

Carpenter bee burrowing through wood - David O'brien/Getty Images Carpenter bees rarely sting and are important pollinators, but not everyone will be happy to find a carpenter bee nest in your yard.