To obtain the biggest cherry harvest, trees should be pollinated by both honey bees and mason bees. This new study shows yet another benefit of biodiversity. To obtain the biggest cherry harvest, ...

Honeybees are not native to North America and have never been considered threatened or endangered in the U.S. However, as of August 2023, there were at least nine bee species (not honeybees) native to ...

In the arid, cracked desert ground in Southern California, a tiny bee pokes its head out of a hole no larger than the tip of ...

There's been a surge in the number of Africanized honey bees across the southern United States, prompting experts to issue warnings. The Africanized honey bee is an invasive species that's been ...

Missouri and Kansas are home to approximately 400 different bee species. Some residents are turning their yards and balconies into havens of native plants. To Tom Schroeder, every bee is a work of art ...

“That bee has to be a learning machine,” Smith explained in a statement. “You have to be prepared to forget what you learned yesterday and learn something new today. And if they can’t do that, they’ll ...

With plant sales booming and education about insects becoming more commonplace, awareness of both native plants and pollinators has grown significantly over the past decade. But amid all the success, ...

Oregon State University researchers offer guidance to control pests and disease while protecting vital bee populations.