Couple rescues bee colonies during spring swarm season

Beehives on the move as varroa mite biosecurity restrictions are eased

Stopping thousands of bees from starving during drought will be easier for commercial beekeepers, as Biosecurity Queensland relaxes rules around the movement of hives.

Couple rescues bee colonies during spring swarm season

By Geneva Zoltek Click here for updates on this story     LAS VEGAS, Nevada (KTNV) — Spring has arrived in the Las Vegas Valley, bringing with it the familiar buzz of bee season as colonies become more active and visible across the region. While these pollinators play a crucial role in our ecosystem, locals know, they sometimes establish their hives in locations that aren’t very convenient—like windowsills or outdoor pottery. That’s where Vegas …

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 — Counteracting a pollinator crisis » Native America Calling

The recent winter proved deadly for honey bee colonies. The Washington State University’s Honey Bees and Pollinators Program reports mass die-offs for commercial beekeepers. Honey bees, butterflies, and even small vertebrates like bats and birds are important to agriculture and are indicators of a healthy ecosystem. Their populations fluctuate and are affected by pesticide use, habitat loss, and climate change. Tribes and Native groups like the …