Without pollination, crops worth tens of millions of dollars would be at risk. Honey bees generally prefer to nest in dark environments, although a small amount of light can enter from the hive ...

In an emerging red flag for the digital era, sleep experts have warned us to avoid screen time in bed, sounding the alarm ...

Bee hotels are used in gardens to provide nesting chambers for mason bees and increase pollination, but many people don't ...

This yellow-legged beastie is a hornet species indigenous to Southeast Asia, and due to their habit of hunting honeybees, ...

Pest controllers have been called to University Hospital Waterford 80 times in the past three years in response to ...

The risk of a very severe reaction increases with multiple stings over time, particularly to the head and neck. This means ...

When it comes to stinging insects, wasps are some of the most feared creatures out there. Unlike honeybees, which can only sting once, most wasps can sting multiple times, injecting painful venom with ...

Much like how our faces and bodies are symmetrical, bee colonies showcase an impressive feat of nature in their nest constructions. Interestingly, their nests display a mirrored symmetry when ...

A Wicklow family has paid tribute to the heroics of their local veterinary practice for saving the life of their beloved ...

Michael (Mick) Sheehan of Carriganine, Macroom was cutting a hedge at his property in the county earlier this week when he ...

Michael Sheehan, a father of three in his 50s, was stung by a swarm of wasps after accidentally disturbing a nest.

Michael Sheehan, aged 56, died while gardening at his home in Cork after being stung by a swarm of wasps. Mr Sheehan was ...