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 ...

Varroa infestations Varroa mites are tiny parasites that attach to honey bees, feed on their body tissue and transmit viruses throughout the colony. Over the years, these parasites have developed ...

When mice sneak into beehives for warmth and honey, bees fight back. Worker bees will swarm, kill, and mummify the intruder.