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Bees are essential to the health of the Earth’s ecosystems, but the populations of many species are dwindling. These ...
Flower strips, seed mixtures, and wild by design. We want to help bees and other vital pollinators, which are in decline all ...
Environment Animals Insects Bees Plants can hear tiny wing flaps of pollinators Colorful snapdragons can respond accordingly when bees are buzzing nearby. By Laura Baisas ...
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More than 100 million people in the U.S. deal with allergies each year. Common examples include seasonal allergies, eczema and food allergies. And while Black people are more likely to fight through ...
Such flowers require buzz pollination, when bumblebees use their flight muscles to vibrate their bodies, shaking loose a shower of pollen.
Garden bees are tremendously important pollinators of plants, commercial crops, and native vegetation. There are over 4,000 native North American garden bee species, in addition to the European ...
Microplastics may confuse bees and other insects, hurting pollination Recent studies have shown that tiny pieces of plastics can make bees more susceptible to bacteria and viruses.
New research is showing just how much plants and crops rely on a host of darkness-dwelling creepy crawlies. Think pollination, and you will likely picture a butterfly or bee flitting between ...
Bees are essential for our environment as they help pollinate plants, which is crucial for plant reproduction and global food security.
For those thinking ahead to spring gardening, a biologist explains what to focus on when designing a garden with pollinators in mind and what not to worry about.
The 10 best flowers for bees Create a buzz in your garden with nectar-rich varieties that pollinators adore ...
Many plants need to be pollinated to produce fruits or seeds to make more plants. But if pollinators are scarce in your area or you're growing fruit-bearing plants indoors, hand-pollinating is ...