Many species of butterflies and moths use leaf litter for winter protection of eggs ... to wait until apple trees are in ...

Bee-friendly gardens make people happy! Whether your preference is a tranquil sanctuary from a chaotic world, an eye-catching ...

A 2005 study found bees evaluate the quality of nectar relative to their most recent feeding experience: Bees trained to visit a feeder with medium-quality nectar accepted it readily, whereas bees ...

Bumblebee queens typically hibernate underground during winter before emerging in spring ... exposure to pesticides can impair bees’ movements and their ability to collect and feed on nectar and ...

one recent study found that Slovenian bees had among the highest winter loss rates in Europe. And for bees involved in food production on a more industrial scale across the world, the stresses of ...

“Going back 100 years, winter losses were around 10% — that ... beekeepers spend a lot more time feeding the bees a sugar-water solution, so they have enough food to get through the year.” ...

Cutting back some perennials also leaves them at the mercy of winter - see our selection of plants to hold off cutting back ...

Honey production is looking up in 2024 after bad year for honeybees in 2023, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.

We had a late winter last year, and it killed a lot of bees.” Largely self-taught ... protect them against infestations of mites, which feed on bee larvae. “If the honeybees die, we’re ...

More: Hurricane Ian wrecked bee coloniesThousands of bees in Hurricane Ian's path wiped out, relief effort seeks to feed survivors The donation in Winter Haven will help hundreds of beekeepers ...

one recent study found that Slovenian bees had among the highest winter loss rates in Europe. And for bees involved in food production on a more industrial scale across the world, the stresses of ...