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A graveyard in north Seattle has crafted a unique partnership that left one corner of its property swarming with life.
Of the more than 20,000 bee species in the world, 70% nest in the ground. And like many of their counterparts that nest above ...
Beekeepers play a crucial role in supporting honeybee pollination and mitigating threats like overpopulation and varroa mites. Pollination by honeybees and other insects is essential for fruit and ...
Carpenter bees have “shiny, iridescent, hairless” abdomens that can reflect blue, black and purple colors, while bumblebees ...
Scientists have unveiled a new food source designed to sustain honey bee colonies indefinitely without natural pollen. The research details successful trials where nutritionally stressed colonies, ...
A man-made, artificial diet has been created for endangered honey bees and can bring a positive impact to agriculture.
Decades ago, the Bombus affinis species of the bumble bee could be seen thriving across the Eastern and Midwest regions of ...
"This is a pretty wild pic!" Gardener astounded after unexpected stowaway hops onto large bee: 'I have never seen something ...
If Elizabeth Lawrence was correct in saying, "The hum of bees is the voice of the garden," Homewood is full of humming. Specifically, after years of the Black Urban Gardeners and Farmers of Pittsburgh ...
For many homeowners or renters with yards, developing the front or rear spaces of our dwelling places into an outdoor haven of relaxation and enjoyment is near the top of our priority lists. And why ...
Carpenter bees get their name from their habit of drilling holes in dead wood. No big deal when they're digging away at a ...
Quite a number of folks have called me during the last week or two about large black bees (that resemble bumblebees) hovering ...