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Millions of honey bees are dying across U.S. at alarming rate. CT beekeepers are feeling the loss.
Commercial beekeepers have reported losing around 62% of their colonies over the winter, far higher than the usual honey bee ...
Utah Public Radio2d
As honeybees die off again, some bee enthusiasts want to give mason bees a chance
Honeybee populations are again declining, threatening crops. But the honeybee is not the only bee that can work in the fields ...
WUSF Public Media3d
The Mason bee has become the unsung hero of the honey bee population
Honey bee populations are again declining, threatening crops. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Dave Hunter, who raises the unsung hero of the orchard (and champion pollinator), the Mason bee.
Scientific American4d
Meet the Fluffy, Funky and Fabulous Native Bees That Call the U.S. Home
Scientists estimate there are about 4,000 species of native bees in the U.S.—and they’re both cooler and ecologically more ...
Attract bees to your garden with these flowers, plants this spring
Gardeners can attract bees to our gardens with the right mix of plants and flowers. Here are several key tips on landscaping ...
The Martha's Vineyard Times6d
Wild Side: Early bees
In my last column, I confidently predicted both the species and the approximate timing of my first bee sighting of the season ...
Spelling Bee Forum
Every Spelling Bee puzzle is hand-curated with a wide-ranging audience in mind. Is there a word you want to see included in ...