Pollinators
Are Bees More Active After Bad Weather?
I recently ran into a neighbor that told me they had been stung three times in the last couple of days by some bees on the property. We had just had some bad weather, which she attributed to the multiple stings. At first, I chuckled, thinking that could not be possible. However, the conversation piqued…
Read MoreBees Are in Good Company with Other Pollinators
Many people think that bees are the only pollinator. However, bees are part of a much more expansive group of different species responsible for pollinating plants and playing a big role in sustaining our food production. Pollinators help our ecosystems by assisting plants in reproducing. Yes, back to fourth-grade science. Pollination is necessary for plants…
Read MoreCalifornia Leading Efforts to Protect Bee Species
In 2020, after more than 40 years, the second bumble bee census was taken. Shockingly, many critical species were unable to be found. Concerned scientists claim some species have disappeared entirely from the ecosystem. These findings are not good news for bees, pollinators, and the world’s food sources! More than 75% of the leading 115…
Read MoreLimited Space? Three Reasons to Start a Rooftop Garden
Those living in multiple unit complexes, including high rises and metropolitan areas, may find insufficient space to plant a garden. Or so they think! Those who find refuge and therapy from gardening and those who enjoy the fruits of their labor opt to participate in community gardens when feeling the restrictions of space. Although not…
Read MoreHonoring Our Pollinators on World Bee Day
If you have enjoyed a fruit, vegetable, or nut this week, you were reaping the immeasurable benefits of our pollinators. Tomorrow, we celebrate World Bee Day. This is a day to honor the bees through various exciting community events to raise awareness about bees and how vital their roles are in pollination. Beekeepers and others…
Read MoreBees v. Wasps
Although most people know bees and wasps are not the same, these two insects are often grouped due to their ability to sting. However, wasps tend to be more aggressive than bees and can sting multiple times, whereas bees will die after a sting. Although they may share similar coloring, these insect species are significantly…
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