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A new genetically distinct bee species has been added to an already diverse group of bees, reflecting an important discovery.
I wrote recently about pollinator-friendly plants and, in response, an email from Susan Savolainen, who gardens in Banning, ...
Why are the big bees hanging around the building and causing holes in the wood? When does the insecticide spray for dogwood ...
Minecraft players can easily set up a bee farm to collect honeycomb and honey. The guide provides simple steps to build and maintain a bee farm. Playe ...
Learn how to get rid of carpenter bees and protect your home from damage. Our expert tips can help prevent a bee infestation ...
Bees and their pollination methods are integral to the ecosystem, as well as agriculture of all types. Unfortunately, bee colonies are struggling due to pesticide use and habitat destruction. And now ...
Northern giant hornets (Vespa mandarinia), also known as Asian giant hornets, are an invasive species in North America but ...
The garden centers are stocked full of the latest eye-catching blooms, shrubs, small trees, veggie packs and all sorts of ...
As its name suggests, the Asian hornet’s origin is southeast Asia, where it exists in various colour forms and co-exists with ...
If you notice a bumblebee nest – in a hole in the ground, under the shed, in a wall or under a hedge – leave well alone. Don’t panic if your bird box has been taken over by tree bumblebees or feel ...
Washington's pollinators are critical to our state’s agriculture and can sometimes be used to help degraded ecosystems.
The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...