When bumble bees fight invasive Argentine ants for food, bees may win an individual skirmish but end up with less to feed the hive. Bumble bees are already under pressure from habitat loss, disease, ...

Quick Take Argentine ants are a non-native, invasive species in the United States. They compete with bumble bees for prized ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Some honey bees in parts of Asia have an effective way of keeping ...

Whatever they are doing, bees take their jobs seriously, be it pollinating plants or nursing their young. They protect their homes, too, with dramatic tactics like producing shimmering waves to stave ...

When a hungry ant approaches a honeybee hive, the residents are ready. They sting, bite or even buzz their wings to create air currents that repel the intruder. But a new study shows that honeybees ...

In honey bees, the role a bee plays in the colony changes as they age. Younger bees perform duties inside the hive, such as nursing and wax building, while older bees transition to roles outside of ...