As concern grows over the impact from the decline in the honey bee population, alternative pollinators are gaining attention. Mason bees, which are native to North America, are one option. These ...

You’ve probably seen them placidly buzzing around your garden in late spring. Maybe you mistook this solitary little insect for a fly. Put away the swatter: They aren’t flies, they are bees — very ...

We’ve gotten through the holiday season and I’m beginning to hear people talk about spring. While the warmer weather is still a ways off, it is time to think about installing nesting boxes for some of ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Look closely at an apple tree in bloom, and you’ll see busy little bugs, industriously moving from flower to flower. The tiny bees play a big role in ...