Globally, there are 537 species (about 2.6% of all bee species) of "stingless bees" in the tribe Meliponini. We have only 11 of these species (in the genera Austroplebeia and Tetragonula) in ...

Q: In March and April there are little mounds of red dirt all over my lawn. I have seen little yellowish bees going down in the mounds. What do you suggest I use to eliminate the bees? — Gracie ...

we have 18 native stingless beehives which are owned and maintained by my uncle and in return, the bees pollinate our fruit and vegetables - it's a win-win and what's more, they don't sting!

“Unlike the honey bees, the stingless kind only bite using their mouth without releasing venom. You can visit the hive without protection and get the honey,” he says. Imbusi has won several ...

Stingless bees produce a healthier honey, uniquely rich in a rare sugar, called trehalulose, which may have benefits ranging from ranking low on the glycaemic index (GI) to displaying antioxidant ...

“Unlike the honey bees, the stingless kind only bite using their mouth without releasing venom. You can visit the hive without protection and get the honey,” he says. Imbusi has won several ...