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GARDENING and creating outside spaces with wildlife in mind is now essential going forward. And Rebecca Bevan, who works for ...
Grasses that should be green and rich are no longer a source of food, a conservation expert says.
Asian hornets have an aggressive tendency to disrupt the ecosystem, and these flying bugs can also pack a painful sting if ...
Research shows that what matters to bumble and honey bees is the shape of the flower, the quantity and quality of the nectar and, to some extent ...
Hornets and bees have many similarities, but what are there key differences? Read here to learn more about their differences.
Angela Laws, an endangered species conservation biologist, helps take care of a community-led garden dedicated to attracting ...
A recent study reveals that bumblebee queens may hold the key to the survival of the species, while teaching humans a lesson ...
Planting native wildflowers, such as vetches – or even growing vegetables and herbs can provide food for bees. Setting up a ...
Solitary bees are a diverse group of wild bees that nest alone rather than in hives or colonies like honeybees or bumblebees ...
Cornell Cooperative Extension offers a series of tips help celebrate National Pollinators Week. National Pollinator Week is a time to recognize the vital role that pollinators play in our ecosystems, ...
The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our community in a variety of ways, including 4-H, farm advisers, and ...
With about 600 different species of bees in Washington, you would think it would be easy to spot one. But that black and yellow insect you see quickly darting from flower to flower could just as easil ...