The Foundation for the Conservation of the Maltese Honey Bee has once again urged the Minister for the Environment to issue instructions, akin to last year, against the premature removal...
In the outskirts of San Ġwann, Malta, a once-neglected 1,000-square-metre area has undergone a remarkable transformation into Ġnien id-Dakkara (Pollinator Garden), a public space highlighting the significance of pollination and...
The Foundation for the Conservation of the Maltese Honey Bee recently shared positive news regarding the progression of its efforts to designate the Maltese Honey Bee (Apis mellifera ruttneri) as...
As winter officially sets in and temperatures drop, the majority of bees and wasps enter a hibernation state. However, honey bees stand out by remaining active throughout the cold season....
The foundation for the conservation of the Maltese bee has launched an initiative aimed at securing official recognition from the Environment and Resource Authority (ERA) for the Maltese honey bee...
Preliminary results from the Medibees study show that most Maltese bees have mixed genetics, which puts their identity at risk. Analysis of bee samples from the initial two years revealed...
The Foundation for the Conservation of the Maltese Bee is advocating for a comprehensive, long-term Action Plan to safeguard the unique Maltese Bee (A. m. ruttneri). Their primary goal is...
A four-year collaborative study by researchers from the University of Malta, Germany, and Macedonia has revealed the remarkable resilience and adaptability of the native Maltese honey bee in comparison to...
Dr. Mario Balzan presented ongoing research at the Ecological Society of America 2023 Annual Meeting in Portland, Oregon, focusing on understanding plant-pollinator interactions. The presentation delved into the effects of...
The Oriental hornet continues to pose a challenge that impacts beekeepers. Modern technology enables the general public to actively contribute as citizen scientists by reporting sightings of these hornets and...