Pesticides, widely used to protect crops from pests, often unintentionally harm pollinators like bumble bees. A new study, ...

If growers are willing to put in the time, expense and labor required to manage honey bees, which are considered ...

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Iridescent sweat bees, hairy-faced mining bees, tiny Perdita minima the size of a gnat. Thanks to swarms of apiary ...

A new study has revealed a surprising wrinkle in our understanding of how pesticides affect bumble bees across the seasons.

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A two-year study on honey bee health in colonies placed on canola fields is nearing its completion, yielding positive results ...

A recent survey found an average loss of 62% of bee colonies among commercial operations in less than a year. Causes and ...

Flower shape and size impact urban bee survival. Discover how planting diverse blooms can support wild bee populations.

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