While honeybees are important for crops and as a food source for humans, native bees pollinate as much as 80% of many ...

The Ground Nesting Bees project has surpassed 5,000 observations, a laudable milestone for the citizen science project. 385 species of bees have been observed and 2,164 people have submitted their ...

Nearly 70 percent of our wild bee species nest in the ground. They choose well-drained soils in open, sunny areas. Conical piles of fine soil particles usually surround their tunnel entrances. Ground ...

Many living creatures live in soil. Though their sizes range from microscopic soil microbes to larger animals like gopher turtles, they all call soil their "home." Included in these ground-dwelling ...

A volunteer-led Idaho master melittologist program aims to expand the pool of people with bee knowledge, build upon recent research and establish a bee atlas for the state. Initial data for the Idaho ...

Here's what to do if a bee's nest is too close to your home. Gardeners know that all kinds of bees are good for our flower and vegetable gardens. They’re responsible for pollinating crops as varied as ...

Research gives possible answers to increase pollinator populations on farms. Many living creatures live in soil. Though their sizes range from microscopic soil microbes to larger animals like gopher ...