(Natural News) Bees may be tiny, but home gardeners and farmers rely on these hardworking insects for pollination. However, a recent study has found that crop yields in the U.S. are declining because of a lack of pollinators. The study, published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, has researchers from Rutgers […]

(Natural News) Royal jelly is a gelatinous substance synthesized by nurse honey bees. This secretion serves as food for young bees as well as for queen bees. Royal jelly consists of 60 to 70 percent water, about 11 to 23 percent carbohydrates, nine to 18 percent protein, four to eight percent lipids, and up to three […]

(Natural News) The Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) annual Honey Bee Colonies report has detailed a decline in honey bee populations following the recent budget cuts by the Trump Administration. A nationwide survey led by the University of Maryland’s non-profit organization Bee Informed Partnership shows that beekeepers lost 40.7 percent of their honey bee colonies in […]

(Natural News) The ongoing COVID-19 outbreak has claimed another victim — the honey industry. Travel restrictions have been enacted across China, as a preventive measure against the spread of the new, dreaded disease. The restrictions, which some have decried as “hardcore,” include sealing off roads and implementing approval systems for interregional transportation. Other containment measures include shutting […]

(Natural News) If you’re buying your honey from domestic apiaries and suppliers, there’s a high chance that you are contributing to the continued eradication of wild bumblebees, according to scientists. According to a group of scientists from the University of Vermont (UVM) and the University of Florida, a spillover of viruses from domesticated honey bees […]

(Natural News) If you want your home garden to thrive, learn how to naturally attract beneficial bugs. One way to do this is by planting bug-friendly flowers. (h/t to EcoWatch.com) Create the right habitat for beneficial insects Not all insects are bad for your crops. While some insects feed on and destroy your plants, other bugs will feed […]

(Natural News) Honey is one of the most powerful natural remedies available. Aside from adding a touch of sweetness to your food or drink, honey has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. However, you can only reap these benefits if you have the right kind of honey. A lot of honey on grocery store shelves are […]

(Natural News) Experts are concerned about the dramatic decline in Britain’s bee population, and given the trouble it could spell for the future food supply, it’s a matter that deserves everyone’s attention. Researchers have found that a third of Britain’s bee species are suffering declines. Another important species, hoverflies, are also under threat, and the […]

(Natural News) Bees, like many of the world’s insects, are in crisis, and their numbers are dwindling at an alarming rate. At the same time, the world’s population – and its reliance on insect-pollinated crops – continues to grow at an equally alarming pace. The bees might be in crisis right now, but pretty soon […]

(Natural News) A commonly used class of pesticides called neonicotinoid damages the ability of honey bee pollinators to fly, a recent study revealed. Previous studies have shown that honey bee pollinators that ingested the said chemical were less likely to return to the colony, which in turn decreased the number of foragers. As part of the […]