Over 400 native bee species exist in New York, most of which are solitary ground-nesters. Native bees are vital pollinators, especially for certain fruits and vegetables, using a "buzz pollination" ...

When you think ‘bees,’ you probably think of a neat stack of white hive boxes and the jars of honey on the store shelves. But there’s a lot more to bees than the agricultural staple, the European ...

Managed honey bees have the potential to affect native bee populations when they are introduced to a new area, but a study led by researchers at Penn State suggests that under certain conditions, the ...

You’ve probably heard the phrase: “Save the bees.” But new research suggests we may need to be more specific about which bees we’re saving. The problem is that this dominance may be coming at the cost ...

Non-native honeybees are so effective at pollinating, they pose a significant threat to native California bees and other pollinators, according to a study published by UC San Diego biologists Monday.

From fuzzy bumble bees to metallic green pollinators, Utah is home to thousands of native bee species quietly supporting ...

When we think of bees, we often think of flowers. The more flowers the better, right? Well, not exactly. Like us, bees need ...

With plant sales booming and education about insects becoming more commonplace, awareness of both native plants and pollinators has grown significantly over the past decade. But amid all the success, ...