An unusually large, black insect is increasingly being spotted in German gardens, initially resembling a hornet at first ...

A proposal in the California Legislature would pay for more research to save honey bees, but it could be a tough sell amid a ...

Carpenter bees (Xylocopa virginica) actually are fascinating native pollinators. They’re about 3/4 to 1 inch long with shiny abdomens, not fuzzy back ends like bumble bees.

Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom, a Stockton Democrat and co-author of a bill to protect bee health, says the measure is critical to safeguarding California jobs and food production.

Honey bees are under attack from tiny, eight-legged parasitic mites. What can California do to protect bee colonies and its ...

Killing the mites with pesticides is complex: The mites have grown resistant to some chemicals, so beekeepers have to routinely swap out different pesticides while trying to avoid contaminating the ...

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our community in a variety of ways, including 4-H, farm advisers, and ...

These mites burrow between the segments of the bees’ adult bodies or invade their larvae and infect them with viruses — deforming their wings and leaving them flightless.

If you are worried about carpenter bees damaging your patio, try something as simple as applying a protective layer to the ...