Many would-be beekeepers shy away from the idea because they're afraid of being stung. The author explains that, with a little know-how, stings can be a rarity, and the payoff is well worth the risk.

Stingless bees are renowned for their delicious and medicinal honey. Many people, like those in the Peruvian Amazon, rely heavily on the honey from stingless bees to treat infections and heal wounds.

We are in a time when a lot of great work is being done to educate people about the importance of pollinators. Pollinators are insects and wildlife that are crucial to a sustainable environment. They ...

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! The life of a beekeeper can be rewarding, yet challenging. Early mornings often start ...

The honey bee is responsible for agricultural production through pollination, meaning they are responsible for about a third of the food we eat. New Zealand beekeeper Andy Cory oversees 3000 hives in ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - The hills above Carpintera are buzzin' with bees. For beekeeper Melissa Cronshaw, honey bees are a family affair. "Here's my father, Paul Cronshaw, said Melissa Cronshaw. “This ...

While your family lolls by the pool, another family, perhaps just a few blocks down, is working feverishly around the clock for no pay, crammed into cubicles, tyrannized by a maniacal matriarch. Don’t ...