Louisiana beekeepers have been hit hard this year by colony loss, as has the industry nationwide. Why are so many bees dying?

All the essential equipment for how to start a beehive, including hive parts, the smoker, and the hive tool, can be bought in ...

With honey bees facing multiple threats, Jessy O'Keefe looks to give the valuable insects a helping hand one hive at a time.

“I do have to inform the Secret Service before I light my smoker.” 1 of 12 Hive top feederUsed for feeding sugar syrup to the bees in the fall so they have enough carbohydrates stored for winter.

He’s been known to scoop bees by hand into a hive box. “You have to be very gentle and move slowly,” he said. “You don’t want to pinch the bees or they’ll sting.” This year ...