There are five social species of bumble bees (Bombus spp.) native to Florida, and each is an important pollinator throughout the state. Although European honeybees make up about 85 percent of our ...
Above: Bumble bees buzz pollinate crops like tomatoes when they collect pollen, which they store in a ball on their hind legs. It’s hard to deny the absolute benefits of the honey bee, but did you ...
Bumblebees are considered tireless pollinators in tomato cultivation–but behind the scenes, a darker picture emerges: mass breeding, the use of medication, and painful killing are reportedly common ...
From fundamental biological units as tiny as genes to complex societies, ecological systems rely on cooperation. All manner ...
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Most crops that provide the food we eat require pollination, and honeybees are a crucial pollinator. Honeybees and other species of bee are under threat from the use of pesticides, climate change, and ...