WSU Honey Bee and Pollinator Research Facility

A swarm happens when a colony of bees has outgrown their current hive.  A new queen will recruit half the bees in a colony and move out to find a new place.  During swarming, bees are extremely docile, because they aren’t guarding resources or a hive. They are resti...

A variety of Ag research and outreach programs at Washington State University will benefit from a recent $2 million donation announced by Northwest Farm Credit Services. Funds will go to benefit the new WSU Honey Bee and Pollinator Research, Extension, and Education Facility in Othello, the Dairy Science Program, Washington State 4-H, the Tree Fruit Research & Extension Center and the WSU cha

Last week the Washington State University board of regents approved the purchase of a facility in Othello that will serve as the school Honey Bee and Pollinator Research and Education Program.  The planned $2.5 million purchase includes a nearly 50‑acre plot of land outside of Othello includes various research and support buildings.  WSU has ...

Thanks to a recent $1 million donation, researchers at Washington State University can continue efforts to help the honey bee remain strong and active.  The WSU Honey Bee and Pollinator Research Facility in Pullman recently received the gift from Ken and Sue Christianson.  Ke...