New field research suggests that adding a small amount of molybdenum — an essential trace mineral — to colony feed may help honey bee queens emerge heavier, though whether this

A bibliographic study published in Cogent Food & Agriculture analyzed 39 scientific papers on this topic. The main pesticides detected in bee products were organochlorine and organophosphate pesticides, neonicotinoids, pyrethroids,

The Journal of Apicultural Research has published the full text of a recent survey on the distribution of this mite, based on the available scientific literature. According to the study,

For many people, the transition from military service to civilian life can be difficult, especially from a psychological perspective. Beekeeping can play an important role in helping veterans in this

The giant honey bee native to Southeast Asia, prefers the color blue. According to an Indian study published in the Journal of Experimental Biology, this insect shows a specific preference

The EU Directive 2024/1438, known as the Breakfast Directive, has come into force. The new legislation introduces stricter rules on honey labelling, particularly regarding the indication of the countries of

Kazakhstan is reforming its beekeeping legislation to modernise and strengthen the sector. Among the main new measures is the introduction of a mandatory veterinary passport for apiaries. This document will

The presence of the dwarf honey bee has been confirmed in the Philippines. According to a scientific paper published in the Journal of Apicultural Research, ten colonies were observed at

Veterinary curricula often lack comprehensive mandatory theoretical and practical training in honey bee health, pathology, husbandry, and animal welfare. In Europe alone, 75% of veterinary schools provide only minimal education

Italian veterinary authorities have confirmed a new detection of Aethina tumida in Italy. Several specimens have been found in honey bee colonies in the Lazio region. This is the first