Bees

This extensive article includes information about bees' habitat, distribution, reproduction and biology. The article also has information about pollination and threats to bees.

Did you know that some cities are putting bee hives on the roofs of buildings as an urban beekeeping movement to help reduce the decline of honeybees? (with video)

Bees are important for agriculture. But bee populations face threats. This resource looks at Colony Collapse Disorder, herbicides & pesticides, and more.

The North American Pollinator Protection Campaign (NAPPC) presents research about threats to bee health and populations: parasites, bacterial disease, virus and more. Continue to scroll down the page for honey bee and colony life cycles.

Farmers use pesticides to keep insect pests from destroying their crops. But these chemicals may accidentally harm helpful insects. Read about a study that examines the effects of this chemical on honeybees. There is a video at the end of the article.

This animated TED video takes a look at the disappearance of honey bees, colony collapse disorder, possible causes and effects to our food supply.