In other words, bees do not choose flowers based only on color or scent. Social behavior can also shape which plants succeed. This study took place in a controlled environment. In nature, pollinators ...

We’re currently dealing with winter conditions, but to warm us up, I thought I’d cover something we observe, but may not fully understand, in spring, summer, and fall: why do bees visit flowers? Much ...

Q: What can I do in my garden to help out the bees? I know I should plant more flowers, but what type? Is there anything else I can do? European honeybees are the most familiar pollinators, but native ...

When you step into your garden in the warmer months, chances are you’ll spot bees buzzing and butterflies flitting from flower to flower. They’re not just beautiful to watch—they’re essential workers ...

If you have a green thumb, it may be the perfect time to welcome back pollinators with your own bee-friendly garden. Filling your garden with native plants that attract the vital pollinators can help ...

Pollinators is a broad term that includes all animals that transfer pollen, which contains DNA, from one flower to another. The most well-known pollinators are European honeybees, but pollinators also ...

Adrian Dyer previously received funding from The Australian Research Council. Klaus Lunau previously received funding from the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft. For flowering plants, reproduction is a ...

Claire Therese Hemingway is affiliated with The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institue. Just like people confronted with a sea of options at the grocery store, bees foraging in meadows encounter many ...

Villages can support many pollinators. simple spaces like gardens, parks, and wild plants provide food and nesting sites for ...

SEATTLE — Bees and other pollinating insects are threatened by habitat degradation and pesticides. The number of pollinators has gone down and some species are endangered. Three-fourths of the world's ...