Could stinging nettles offer a new way to tackle Varroa mites? We look at intriguing research into nettle extract and smoke, the results researchers reported, and what they really mean for UK beekeepers.

We don't have Tropilaelaps in the UK — and we'd very much like to keep it that way. With the parasitic mite continuing its westward spread, here's what British beekeepers should know.

Thinking About Keeping Bees? Start With Someone Beside You.