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 ...

Carpenter bees have “shiny, iridescent, hairless” abdomens that can reflect blue, black and purple colors, while bumblebees ...

Scientists estimate there are about 4,000 species of native bees in the U.S.—and they’re both cooler and ecologically more ...

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 ...

So, they live on their own, not in hives or nests. Most solitary bees only live for about a year. However, their active adult ...

"All females are queens," says Hunter ... is an evangelist for the mason and the leafcutter bee, which also nests in cavities ...

Bees are interesting creatures who are vital to our ecosystem. They are responsible for pollinating 80% of all flowering ...

Freinkel: We all know honeybees ... Veit: I put these up to encourage cavity nesting bees to nest in my backyard. There’s a number of species of bees and wasps also that nest in those cavities ...

We know plenty of backyard critters sleep, including songbirds and hummingbirds — but do bees sleep? Here's the surprising ...

Although ground bees don't sting, many homeowners want to know how to get rid of ground bees, as they can wreak havoc on ...

"All females are queens," says Hunter ... is an evangelist for the mason and the leafcutter bee, which also nests in cavities. He is trying to spread the word about native bees because, like ...

Habitat loss and climate change have wreaked havoc on the nesting sites of these environmentally ... need not require any direct contact with bees at all. “Bees & Honey: River Cottage Handbook ...