Asian hornets make UK their latest target – here’s why they’re such a threat to European bees

Invasive Asian hornets are a top predator of bees in the UK – and sightings are starting to soar.

Philip Donkersley, Senior Research Associate in Entomology, Lancaster University • conversation
Sept. 13, 2023 • ~8 min

Beekeepers Turn to Technology to Prevent Hive Theft
VOA Learning English • voa
Feb. 26, 2022 • ~5 min

Honey bees can't practice social distancing, so they stay healthy in close quarters by working together

Life in a honey bee hive is all about cooperating for the collective good.

Phil Starks, Associate Professor of Biology, Tufts University • conversation
Aug. 14, 2020 • ~9 min

'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.

Lila Westreich, PhD Candidate, School of Environment and Forest Sciences, Seattle, Washington, University of Washington • conversation
Feb. 19, 2020 • ~7 min

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