While honeybees are important for crops and as a food source for humans, native bees pollinate as much as 80% of many ...

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" ...

In recent days, there have been some unnerving headlines about "killer bees" making their way across the United States. As reported by USA TODAY, several incidents involving the bees have taken place ...

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 ...

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 ...

The term pollinators is broad and includes all animals that transfer pollen, which contains DNA, from one flower to another. The most well-known pollinators are European honeybees, but the term also ...

Gardens buzz with life, especially when they host flowers that attract bees. These industrious pollinators are drawn to ...

The majority of the earth’s plant species, including our crop plants, rely on the services of animal pollinators in order to reproduce. Honey bees and other pollinating insects annually contribute ...

Ari Daniel - Host, "There's More to That" Native bees in the United States are dying due to pesticides, disease and habitat loss. These insects play a critical role in nature and on farms, yet we know ...

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 ...