We’re currently dealing with winter conditions, but to warm us up, I thought I’d cover something we observe, but may not fully understand, in spring, summer, and fall: why do bees visit flowers? Much ...
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Flowers Are Spreading Viruses Among Wild Bees
A study finds that diverse flowers sometimes increase virus spread among bees, challenging assumptions about biodiversity, ...
Viruses spread from honey bees to wild bees through shared flowers, threatening pollination and plant communities.
Planting more flowers is widely seen as a simple way to help struggling bees. But a new study suggests that, without careful ...
When you step into your garden in the warmer months, chances are you’ll spot bees buzzing and butterflies flitting from flower to flower. They’re not just beautiful to watch—they’re essential workers ...
Gardeners can prepare for spring 2025 by building a bee-friendly garden. The vital pollinators are in need of conservation as their populations decline. If you have a green thumb, it may be the ...
Claire Therese Hemingway is affiliated with The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institue. Just like people confronted with a sea of options at the grocery store, bees foraging in meadows encounter many ...
If you have a green thumb, it may be the perfect time to welcome back pollinators with your own bee-friendly garden. Filling your garden with native plants that attract the vital pollinators can help ...
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