Bees

Pest Species & Biology

Bees in New York City are most often solitary nesters or European honey bees found in managed hives and seasonal swarms. They are generally non-aggressive and vital for pollinat...

Science & Data Literacy

A bee population graph plots annual or seasonal changes in bee colonies or individual numbers, most often for managed honey bee colonies in the United States and Europe. It conv...

health-wellness

A bee sting can lead to death in rare but serious circumstances, most often due to an allergic reaction called anaphylaxis or when many stings overwhelm the body. Anaphylaxis is...

Environment and Ecology

Joshua Tree National Park supports a wide variety of bee species that are essential to the desert ecosystem. These pollinators shape the survival of iconic plants such as Joshua...

animals

Bee dogs is a practical, informal term for dogs trained to assist with hive inspections by helping to manage bees during routine apiary tasks. These dogs are typically handlers...