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In my last column, I confidently predicted both the species and the approximate timing of my first bee sighting of the season ...
Beekeepers in the United States lost more than 55% of managed colonies last year—the highest loss rate since the Apiary ...
Flowers are an essential source of food for birds and insects, including the dozens upon dozens of species of wild bees found in most cities. For them, what's on the menu is a matter of life or death.
The researchers found that the method could accurately identify genetic signatures of stressors, such as excessive heat and cold, in bees both in the lab and in the wild. Gabriela Quinlan ...
Well, ignore them no more! I’m Ari Daniel. In this episode, we crouch down in the bogs and the bushes to see what the diverse cast of wild bees all around us have to say about our world and ...
There are a handful of plants that add visual appeal to your landscape while keeping bees at bay. Some include peppermint, ...
Bee Balm, also known as wild bergamot or by its scientific botanical name Monarda, is an essential plant for any discerning ...
Some of the best horror movies today toe the line of a noir thriller. Invasion of the Bee Girls uses a federal investigation as the driving action behind the plot. Following iconic G-man, William ...
Iridescent sweat bees, hairy-faced mining bees, tiny Perdita minima the size of a gnat. Thanks to swarms of apiary enthusiasts, native species are finally getting the buzz they deserve ...
But striking a balance between honey bees (which are thriving) and wild bees is key. “The increase in people keeping honey bees in their gardens is putting pressure on the natural system ...
whether it's honey bees or wild bees." Svidergol says that the temperature in the unit, which serves as winter storage, is set to 38-degrees, which is the best temperature to keep them in because ...