#pollination

#pollination

Bee deaths could lead to increased hive thefts as farmers struggle to find pollinators for California's almond orchards.

Bees, especially native species, are crucial for pollination and ecosystem balance. Understanding their diversity and unique characteristics is key to their protection.

Bees are crucial for food production and need support to prevent food system collapse.

Individuals can help local bee populations through specific gardening practices.

A bamboo mason bee house attracts pollinators and adds charm to your yard.

The monarch butterfly is proposed to be listed as threatened due to severe population declines and the impact of climate and habitat changes.

Honeybees' record mortality poses a critical threat to agriculture, pushing for re-evaluation of pollinator practices.

Alternative pollinators like mason bees are more efficient but underutilized in commercial farming.

Wasps and hornets, once viewed as aggressive, play crucial roles in pollination and mutualism, revealing their ecological importance.

Native bees play a crucial role in pollination and boast a remarkable diversity, with over 4,000 species in the U.S.

The dark-edged bee-fly is a unique and fascinating pollinator known for its impressive flying skills and unconventional reproductive behavior.

Record high honeybee deaths in the US threaten the agricultural system, with commercial beekeepers losing over 60% of their colonies this winter.

The Mountain fire had devastating effects on local beekeepers, destroying hundreds of hives and impacting food sustainability.

Eduardo Flores lost half of his bee colonies and over $35,000 in damages due to the Mountain fire.

Saint Haralambos Day honors beekeepers and highlights the essential role of bees in health and food production.

The Titan arum attracts pollinators with its foul smell and blooms very briefly, making it a unique attraction at Kew Gardens.

Putricia, the corpse flower, attracted massive crowds in Sydney due to its foul smell, becoming an unlikely social media sensation.

Ethiopian wolves, primarily carnivorous, also consume plant nectar, showing dietary flexibility and potential new ecological roles.

Ethiopian wolves demonstrate an unexpected behavior of nectar-feeding on flowers, suggesting a complex relationship with local flora.