/tags/bees Bees en-US Copyright Thu, 22 Jun 2023 19:02:42 GMT /environment/2023-06-22/north-carolina-researchers-are-learning-what-it-takes-to-bring-back-the-bees Scientists at NC State University found that planting small habitats rich in different flower species boosted bee numbers and diversity. Thu, 22 Jun 2023 19:02:42 GMT /environment/2023-06-22/north-carolina-researchers-are-learning-what-it-takes-to-bring-back-the-bees Paige Miranda /science-technology/2019-10-02/nc-furniture-makers-redesign-hives-to-suit-the-bees-needs Last year, Alice Hinman knew there was something wrong with her bee hives. And her honeybee colonies were not the only ones struggling to survive — across… Wed, 02 Oct 2019 16:01:53 GMT /science-technology/2019-10-02/nc-furniture-makers-redesign-hives-to-suit-the-bees-needs Grant Holub-Moorman, Frank Stasio /show/the-state-of-things/2019-10-02/nc-furniture-makers-redesign-hives-to-suit-the-bees-needs Last year, Alice Hinman knew there was something wrong with her bee hives. And her honeybee colonies were not the only ones struggling to survive — across… Wed, 02 Oct 2019 16:01:53 GMT /show/the-state-of-things/2019-10-02/nc-furniture-makers-redesign-hives-to-suit-the-bees-needs Grant Holub-Moorman, Frank Stasio /news/2017-07-03/report-global-warming-threatens-north-carolinas-bees Global warming and urbanization are threatening bee populations across the country. One factor in that threat is heat. At high temperatures, bees become… Mon, 03 Jul 2017 18:23:35 GMT /news/2017-07-03/report-global-warming-threatens-north-carolinas-bees Liz Schlemmer /environment/2016-09-12/beecheck-helps-keep-beehives-safe-of-pesticides The BeeCheck mapping system is getting a lot of attention in North Carolina since an aerial pesticide spraying in South Carolina killed millions of honey… Mon, 12 Sep 2016 13:10:04 GMT /environment/2016-09-12/beecheck-helps-keep-beehives-safe-of-pesticides Leoneda Inge /environment/2015-11-06/disease-spreads-among-bees-as-green-space-becomes-scarce N.C. State University researchers have found that bees are more susceptible to diseases in areas where there's more pavement and less green… Fri, 06 Nov 2015 13:00:15 GMT /environment/2015-11-06/disease-spreads-among-bees-as-green-space-becomes-scarce Rebecca Martinez /environment/2015-07-01/the-state-of-bees Bees are vital to the American food system. Honey bees alone contribute more than $15 billion to the American economy through pollination of plants that… Wed, 01 Jul 2015 16:15:20 GMT /environment/2015-07-01/the-state-of-bees Anita Rao, Frank Stasio /show/the-state-of-things/2015-07-01/the-state-of-bees Bees are vital to the American food system. Honey bees alone contribute more than $15 billion to the American economy through pollination of plants that… Wed, 01 Jul 2015 16:15:20 GMT /show/the-state-of-things/2015-07-01/the-state-of-bees Anita Rao, Frank Stasio /environment/2014-08-04/video-would-you-be-a-foster-family-for-bees-45-said-yes-so-far Marty Hanks loves everything about bees. He manages colonies in several counties around the state. If bees are bugging you, he will remove them for free.… Mon, 04 Aug 2014 15:54:38 GMT /environment/2014-08-04/video-would-you-be-a-foster-family-for-bees-45-said-yes-so-far Carol Jackson /environment/2013-12-27/study-native-nc-bees-are-more-efficient-pollinators Researchers at North Carolina State University have come up with a system to evaluate the efficiency and importance of different species of pollinators.… Fri, 27 Dec 2013 13:57:25 GMT /environment/2013-12-27/study-native-nc-bees-are-more-efficient-pollinators Eric Hodge