Wild bees pollinate the crops and wild plants that feed us and sustain entire ecosystems, but many of the world’s 20,000 bee species are in decline. Loss of habitat is chiefly to blame, especially the ...

Gardeners can prepare for spring 2025 by building a bee-friendly garden. The vital pollinators are in need of conservation as their populations decline. If you have a green thumb, it may be the ...

With spring in full swing, bees are busy pollinating blooming flowers, which can sometimes disrupt their human neighbours. Fred Camphor, a local beekeeper, has urged the public not to kill them, but ...

As spring sets in across Michigan, bees will be buzzing as warm, sunny days bring the return of these pollinators. Here's a look at some common bee species in Michigan. Some nest in the ground, some ...

We need these little insects like butterflies and bees to fertilise our crops. However, our precious pollinators have been in decline due to habitat loss and pesticide use. But as gardeners we are in ...

Where once there were vast areas of forest and other natural habitats, farmland now covers much of Earth – including 70% of the UK. This transition has helped feed a growing number of people. However, ...

With the weather getting warmer, Michiganders are wondering what the buzz is. Literally. Along with rising temperatures and sunshine, the state will also welcome back bees as spring progresses into ...

Claire Therese Hemingway is affiliated with The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institue. Just like people confronted with a sea of options at the grocery store, bees foraging in meadows encounter many ...