Missouri and Kansas are home to approximately 400 different bee species. Some residents are turning their yards and balconies into havens of native plants.

Worldwide, there are over 20,000 bee species in seven Families. Some commonly encountered and recognizable genera in eastern North America are described below. Since 2006, when large die-offs of honey ...

Organic beekeeping can boost honey yields by 50%, rival profits, and reduce pesticide risks for bees and keepers.

Bees go through a complete metamorphosis, transforming from egg to adult. Read here to learn about this four stage process.