How to Xeriscape for Bees in California
How to Xeriscape for Bees in California In Southern California, many have turned to dry scaping, also known as Xeriscaping. This style of landscaping includes drought-resistant plants and nectar-rich flowers that provide water and nectar sources for bees. This landscaping style also leaves bare ground open for ground-nesting bees, which are the most common bees…
Read MoreLeave the Leaves for the Bees
Leave the Leaves for the Bees As blooms and plants drop their dead leaves, consider leaving them for bees to create a high-quality habitat. During the winter, which is still occurring in many states, insects hide or are in different stages, which is why you rarely see bees or other bugs during the cold winter…
Read MoreWhat Causes Pollinator Decline and Less Diverse Flora?
What Causes Pollinator Decline and Less Diverse Flora? Bees are not the only pollinators to be affected by environmental factors beyond their control. Bees thrive in wild areas where they have choices for plant species from which to collect pollen. Bees are undoubtedly the most recognizable pollinators, but many factors affect other pollinators as well.…
Read MoreBee Venom Is Not All Bad
Bee Venom Is Not All Bad It is easy to say bee venom is not all bad when you have not been stung by a bee lately. As we come out of colder months, bee activity will increase, and even though these essential pollinators are not typically aggressive, the increased activity naturally increases the chances…
Read MoreSwarming into the New Year
Swarming into the New Year If you witness bees swarming in 2026, this is a good sign! Swarming is a completely natural behavior among honeybees when a colony splits, which can occur for various reasons. Bees swarming indicates colony growth and confirms the honeybees are healthy enough to go in search of a new location.…
Read MoreNew Year, New Home, New Tips for Bee Removal
New Year, New Home, New Tips for Bee Removal Ringing in the new year means different things for different people. A new year may be a new job, a new baby, a new home, or another year of the same, and everyone’s is unique! Regardless of your 2026 plans, if you do end up being…
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