STARKVILLE, Miss.—Tiny but mighty, the humble honeybee carries the weight of the world’s enormous agricultural system on its delicate wings. However, the bacterium Melissococcus plutonius, commonly ...
For flowering plants, reproduction is a question of the birds and the bees. Attracting the right pollinator can be a matter ...
Apart from managed honey bees, there is increasing evidence that some wild bee species have experienced regional declines in North America. These include Bombus affinis, the Rusty Patched Bumble Bee, ...
Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Bees are not just the only precious pollinators in need of strong ...
As warm weather finally begins to filter into Michigan, gardeners may be wondering how they can welcome back pollinators with a bee-friendly garden. Filling your garden with native plants that attract ...
Tropical Agricultural Areas Face Unprecedented Pollinator Collapse The hardest hit regions appear to be sub-Saharan Africa, ...
Although we’re in the middle of winter, soon we’ll witness the unveiling of springtime and all of its joyous colors: brilliant orange poppies, deep purple iris and vivid yellow tidy tips. And after ...
Flowers emit scented chemicals to attract pollinators, but this perfume—and how pollinators interact with the plant—can go ...