When we think of livestock, we might think of cattle and sheep. But what about honey bees? In Virginia, both honey bees and ...

Honey bees and other pollinating insects contribute billions of dollars to the American economy. (Photo by Keng-Lou James Hung) Non-native honeybees are so effective at pollinating, they pose a ...

Thousands of native bee species buzz about our continent, tending to our gardens and ecosystems. Some are obvious, like chunky bumblebees. Others are harder to spot, like tiny fairy bees. “Native bees ...

Over 400 native bee species exist in New York, most of which are solitary ground-nesters. Native bees are vital pollinators, especially for certain fruits and vegetables, using a "buzz pollination" ...

This has been a question I’ve been asked and the point of lengthy discussion for many, many years now. The short answer is both! Why? Because planting biodiversity is the key to growing a healthy ...

Non-native honeybees are so effective at pollinating, they pose a significant threat to native California bees and other pollinators, according to a study published by UC San Diego biologists Monday.

Honeybees pollinate much of the food we eat, including fruits, nuts, grains and vegetables. Because our food supply relies on honeybees, the agricultural industry closely monitors their population and ...

A Jarrell garden restores habitat from former pastureland; discover solitary native bees. What exactly are pollinators? Dr. Sean Griffin from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center explores the ...

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