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 ...

Potentially deadly viruses in the pollinators are closely linked to the flowers they visit and the availability of flowering ...

More flowers lead to more pathogen spread between bee species. In A Nutshell Scientists found that sites with more flower ...

Bees and butterflies aren’t just pretty visitors to the garden. They’re actually doing important work every time they land on a flower. These tiny workers help pollinate fruits, vegetables, and ...

Planting more flowers is widely seen as a simple way to help struggling bees. But a new study suggests that, without careful ...

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 ...

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 ...

Encourage bees to visit your garden by providing them with their favourite blooms that will keep them fed throughout the summer. Bees play an essential role in our ecosystem as key pollinators, ...