Spring is here, and that means it’s bee season! Bees are fascinating creatures, with approximately 4,000 species located in ...

The research, involving bumble bee pollen preference in a diverse, agricultural region of Northern California, is the work of Williams and former lab member Jeremy Hemberger, then a USDA NIFA ...

Carpenter bees get their name from their habit of drilling holes in dead wood. No big deal when they're digging away at a ...

Friends of Secrest Aboretum's plant sale will take place 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. on May 10 at Secrest Arboretum featuring more than ...

Insecticides can help protect crops against troublesome pests, but they also pose a risk for beneficial insects such as pollinators. A new study provided insight into how even sublethal doses of ...

Above: Bumble bees buzz pollinate crops like tomatoes when they collect pollen, which they store in a ball on their hind legs. It’s hard to deny the absolute benefits of the honey bee, but did you ...

An alarming report on “CBS Saturday Morning” noted millions of bees have died this year, more than in any previous year. Local hives have seen deaths, too. Northeast Kentucky Beekeepers’ Ginger ...

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 ...

SPRING brings longer days, warmer weather, and bursts of colour everywhere, especially in the way of flowers. From cheery ...