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Jan 19, 2022
Bees and butterflies have trouble smelling flowers in polluted air
Researchers have found that diesel exhaust and ozone make it difficult for pollinators to find flowers, reducing plant-production rates.
Nov 27, 2021
What’s sweeter than honey to these bees? Rotting meat.
Special germs in their guts help the bees digest flesh.
Nov 23, 2021
Pesticides leave a lasting mark on pollinating bees
Bees that encountered the chemicals as larvae went on to produce fewer offspring as adults.
Nov 10, 2021
These honeybees have a surprisingly fierce battle cry
The harsh, unpredictable sound shares features of mammal and bird alarm calls.
Sep 02, 2021
Simple ways to get carpenter bees to stop remodeling your home
None of these tips involve extermination.
Aug 05, 2021
Pesticides might be worse for bees than we thought
Combos of agrichemicals pose compounding risks for pollinators.
Jun 16, 2021
Temperature tells honey bees what time it is
Bees have surprisingly complex internal clocks.
Jun 08, 2021
5 ways to keep bees buzzing that don’t require a hive
Getting 1,000 bees is like adopting a puppy.
Jun 03, 2021
City gardens are abuzz with imperiled native bees
Even with non-native plants, backyard gardens are playing a crucial role for pollinators.
