Stronger pesticide regulations likely needed to protect all bee species, say studies.

Pesticide regulations designed to protect honeybees fail to account for potential health threats posed by agrochemicals to the full diversity of bee species that are even more important pollinators of food crops and other plants, say three new international papers co-authored by University of Guelph biologists. As the global human population grows, and as pollinators … More Stronger pesticide regulations likely needed to protect all bee species, say studies.

Australian bee sting vaccine trial holds promise against allergic reactions.

Most people have probably been stung by a bee and while it can be painful, it’s especially dangerous for the many that are at risk of suffering a life threatening allergic reaction. Australian researchers have successfully completed a human trial on a vaccine designed to eliminate the risk of a severe allergic reaction to European … More Australian bee sting vaccine trial holds promise against allergic reactions.