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More than 15 million bees have been euthanised across NSW as authorities remain optimistic they can contain the varroa mite.

Venting on Facebook costs angry beekeeper $370,000

The ACT has put in place restrictions on the movement of bees in an attempt to tackle the deadly varroa mite.

Sipping a coffee on your way to work is a ritual most people take for granted without thinking about how the delicious coffee beans reached their cup. You probably know it comes from tropical regions. But what is less well-known is that coffee is the product of an incredible partnership…

Christian Eriksen is on the verge of joining Manchester United on a three-year contract after a remarkable stint with Brentford upon his recovery from a cardiac arrest

Arsenal have been linked with a move for the Bologna defender for some time and despite Brentford stealing a march on a transfer, the Bees boss has given a surprise say on the deal

Honey bees are useful not only to humans but to other “free riders” attracted to their stored resources. The small hive beetle (Aethina tumida) is one of the species that rely on honey bee colonies to reproduce and survive. The adult beetle lays eggs on bee brood frames, full of…

Properties at Salt Ash, Tanilba Bay and Mayfield East are among those with confirmed varroa destructor mites, NSW Department of Primary Industries says.

You might think blowflies are just a pesky insect, but they could be the back-up plan for farmers who rely on bees for crop pollination.