The problem: While honey bees are extremely important for agricultural activity — like growing food — they’re also pollen ...

The bee is one of nature’s most prolific pollinators. There are over 20,000 bee species, most of which spread pollen between flowers. Bees can be divided into groups based on their social behavior.

The way in which honey bees pollinate can also create problems for native plant ecosystems. That’s because honey bees often ...

With about 600 different species of bees in Washington, you would think it would be easy to spot one. But that black and yellow insect you see quickly darting from flower to flower could just as easil ...

Bees aren't out to get you, but some pack a painful punch if pushed too far. There are over 20,000 bee species worldwide, but here we narrowed it down to the 15 that stand out for their sting strength ...

You can also consider plants which act as pest deterrents. Lavender is great at deterring aphids and flea beetles. The strong ...

When he's not testing the latest phones or phone cameras, Andrew can normally be found with his own camera in hand or behind ...

Buzzing with enthusiasm for bees Reporter David Medcalf called to chat with Mary Montaut in her Bray home. The former poetry lecturer is an infectiously enthusiastic bee keeper and has developed ...

If your plants' leaves are looking lacy—or you're seeing patches of dead grass in your lawn—Japanese beetles may be to blame.

How a career on Broadway led to 'Butterflies of the Bay Area and (Slightly) Beyond,' a comprehensive field guide for the ...