How well do you know your garden bees? - In the run-up to World Bee Day, it’s time to spot these important pollinators.

Bumble bee survival depends on nest location and extreme heat. Underground nests protect colonies, while aboveground nests ...

Bees pollinate in the spring because this is when both plants and bees most need each other. After winter, flowering plants begin to bloom, offering fresh pollen and nectar. For bees, these foods are ...

New research finds that higher temperatures can actually benefit some bumble bee species—particularly those that make subterranean nests. However, periods of extreme heat appear to offset those ...

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Enjoy this look at how bees see in ultraviolet and even sense electric fields! Spring is in the air!! We're all thawing out from winter's chill, and for bees and flowers this season is about one thing ...

The ability to detect viruses and other harmful pathogens is highly advantageous for animals, as it can guide their behavior ...

Spring has arrived in the U.S., bringing its bright spectacle of budding trees and migrating birds, along with more subtle but equally important changes—among them the annual emergence of native bees.

It’s bee season in the Las Vegas Valley. While the tiny, flying critters can be spotted year-round, they’re more prominent between spring and fall. They help flowers blossom and are mostly harmless to ...

Our gardens need bees! These vital pollinators are crucial for fruits, vegetables, and vibrant flowers. Declining bee populations threaten biodiversity and food security. Simple changes like planting ...