Bees can get drunk from fermented nectar, and guard bees may eject intoxicated foragers to protect the hive from harm.

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 ...

Wild bees across the west face a growing threat from microscopic parasites. Last week an Oregon researcher visited USU’s ...

Australian coffee growers are hoping for a bumper 2026 season to meet increased demand for homegrown beans following a ...

Many people do not realise that December is the perfect time to prepare your garden for bees, which will begin to emerge next ...

Through pollination and feeding on all parts of plants, insects influence which plants thrive, which struggle, and even ...

Gardening isn’t just about trimming hedges and planting petunias anymore. Somewhere between the buzzing of bees and the hum ...

Urban wild bees carry microbial signatures in their guts that reveal stresses of city living, from limited food to pollution ...

Dreaming of a garden that looks lush and colorful without months of waiting? Fast-growing flowers can quickly fill your yard ...

Beat the winter blues by planting now — from snapdragons to foxgloves, these spring flowers started from seed will have ...

Discover a list of insects that look like a flower, from the Orchid Praying Mantis to the Camouflaged Looper. Explore how ...