Menu Close

Articles on Beekeeping

Displaying all articles

Beekeeper Andrew Cote inspects the famed Waldorf Astoria hotel’s bee hives in August 2013 in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

How the health of honeybee hives can inform environmental policies in Canadian cities

Urban bee hives in Canada face unique challenges and making our cities healthier for bees may just help them become better places for us all.
A sunflower miner bee, a species considered vulnerable in Ontario. (Shutterstock)

Wild bees are under threat from domestic bees, invasive species, pathogens and climate change — but we can help

Wild bees face risks from domesticated bees, habitat loss, and climate change. Supporting bee diversity in Ontario is an important component of promoting a healthy environment.
Native bumble bees perform ‘buzz pollination,’ shaking flowers to release protein-rich pollen. A. Westreich

Bee-washing’ hurts bees and misleads consumers

‘Bee-washing,’ marketing claims that purport to help bees, can diminish the important distinction between a honey bee and native bee.

Top contributors

More