Basque Country Bees , a region where so far most Asian hornet presence is still no defense against their attack, as it is a new species in the ecosystem and therefore bees have developed methods to combat them. However, this problem does not have Asian bees accustomed to attacks by wasps devised an ingenious system of defense. Bees invasive surrounding large groups into a ball and among all generate a temperature above 45 degrees Celsius. It so happens that bees can withstand higher temperatures than wasps and therefore are able to survive while the attacker is much more sensitive to heat ends up dying.

In recent weeks the Alto Minho beekeepers have detected more than 40 Asian wasp nests, according to industry association in the region, "have been threatening honey production."

The beekeeper and vice president of the Uruguayan Apicultural Society (SAU) - Gabriel Rodriguez, was optimistic that the new year brings a marked improvement in the sector, after a difficult 2012. Rodriguez noted as a major issue in 2013 to address the use of pesticides by other crops, which has resulted in a significant mortality of bees, even at the end of last year found 2000 poisoning hives in the department

Some beekeepers in New Zealand are removing their hives from kiwifruit orchards following concerns over the impacts that sprays could have on the insects

In this 27 minutes video you will find the  report about the  Environmental Protection Agency, who  allowed neonicotinoids on the market without adequate tests to determine their toxicity to bees and the environmentalists who  want neonicotinoids banned until needed safety tests are done.

Interview with the  Veterinarian Doctor  Rolando Barrera Novelo

Ten per cent of Scottish beekeepers were invited to take part with inspections and testing taking place throughout Scotland. The results, to be published in 2013, will provide a snapshot of the nation’s bee health and will be used to inform future decisions relating to bee health and treatment of diseases, pests and emerging threats.

Article written by Dr Mercola.

The safety of the world's most widely used insecticide has been questioned by a parliamentary inquiry, with MPs accusing regulators of "turning a blind eye" to the risk for bees.

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture has asked the Environmental Protection Agency for an emergency exemption that would allow Idaho beekeepers to use the pesticide amitraz, which works as an insecticide. Amitraz has proven effective as an insect repellent in other uses, but has not been approved yet for use in honeybee colonies in the United States.