There are five social species of bumble bees (Bombus spp.) native to Florida, and each is an important pollinator throughout the state. Although European honeybees make up about 85 percent of our ...

Above: Bumble bees buzz pollinate crops like tomatoes when they collect pollen, which they store in a ball on their hind legs. It’s hard to deny the absolute benefits of the honey bee, but did you ...

Known for their large, hairy bodies clad in bands or stripes, bumblebees are some of the most important pollinators on Earth. This type of bee boasts fast-beating wings that help vibrate blossoms ...

Bumblebees are considered tireless pollinators in tomato cultivation–but behind the scenes, a darker picture emerges: mass breeding, the use of medication, and painful killing are reportedly common ...

There are lots of things that can be planted. You can plant flowers, bushes, trees and other plants. You can plant your feet. You can plant an idea or a kiss. You can plant doubt or, worse, evidence.

Invasive bees are quietly reshaping Chile’s pollination networks, altering ecosystems and threatening native species.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. GrrlScientist writes about evolution, ecology, behavior and health. Unladen common eastern bumblebee (Bombus impatiens) in Ontario ...

Biological invasions are a major driver of biodiversity loss and invasive pollinators can reshape native plant-pollinator ...

Most crops that provide the food we eat require pollination, and honeybees are a crucial pollinator. Honeybees and other species of bee are under threat from the use of pesticides, climate change, and ...

Bees from The Great Lakes Bee Co. (GLBC) in Fremont have returned home from their time pollinating almond crops in California and rebuilding hives in Georgia. On Saturday, May 4 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.