Early spring brings a ‘hungry gap’ for bees – here’s how you can help Published: March 28, 2024 8:21am EDT. Tonya Lander, University of Oxford, Matthias Becher, University of Exeter.

While it is true that dandelions are helpful to bees in the earlier months of spring, there are other pollinating plants that are more nutritionally beneficial to the insects. In essence, bees don ...

Scientists estimate there are about 4,000 species of native bees in the U.S.—and they’re both cooler and ecologically more important than honeybees. ... Spring has finally arrived in the U.S., ...

Growing spring-blooming flowers in your yard can ensure bees have enough to sustain them prior to summer. Read more: 25 Flowers That Hummingbirds Absolutely Love Plant Nectar-Filled Black-Eyed Susan ...

When it is below the mid-50s, the bees go into the hive and form a cluster. They keep the queen in the center. Skip to main content. You have permission to edit this ...

To test whether bees are more plentiful in natural areas, my team and I planted identical gardens – roughly 10 feet by 6½ feet (3 x 2 meters) – in five different landscapes around eastern ...

Supporting bees starts with being aware of the different types of bees in our gardens and environments and learning about their needs. There are more than 4,000 species of ground and twig nesting ...

Bee populations have been in decline in recent years. For example according to the Center for Biological Diversity, the American Bumblebee has seen a nearly 90% drop in the past 20 years.

Spring has begun to show its face in South Carolina, filling yards again with life, including the buzzing of bees. However, when you think of bees, it’s probably about swarms of them in hives ...

Next spring, her bees will be mailed back to her, and she'll slide them back into place in her bee hotel. Sponsor Message. The results, says Cummings, have been "very fruitful." Facebook; ...

LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Spring has arrived in the Las Vegas Valley, bringing with it the familiar buzz of bee season as colonies become more active and visible across the region.While these ...