Bees News | Bees News – Bees Information

News & Articles By Janine Acero

11/27/2017 / By Janine Acero

U.K. joins the EU in their ban against bee-killing pesticides

The U.K. has now decided to join the EU-wide ban on pesticides to protect and conserve bees that are dying by the thousands because of the controversial chemicals. The U.K had previously opposed the ban, but after other members expressed their disagreement, it was finally implemented across the EU. Supporters of the pesticide ban include […]

11/13/2017 / By Janine Acero

A “bat signal” for bees? Scientists have discovered that common garden flowers have an “invisible blue halo” for attracting bees

What was thought to be a disorder in petal surfaces of certain flowers turned out to be an ingenious adaptation to attract bumblebees which are usually found hanging around flowers with more blue and purple hues, scientists discovered. The discovery came as a shock to the scientists when they found out, after some tests, that […]

11/05/2017 / By Janine Acero

The 7 great advantages of beekeeping on your homestead

The thought of keeping your own bees in your homestead can be appealing, as well as a little daunting, what with the responsibility of tending to their every need to keep them thriving in your backyard. However, apiculture, or beekeeping, has some great benefits for you, your family, and the environment that may finally encourage you to consider it. […]

1 of 1