Pollination

The hind legs or 'pollen basket' of a pollinating bee clings to a Salvia 'Mystic Spires Blue' sage flower at the United States Botanic Garden in Washington
Environment
Alberta’s diminishing bee colonies could have severe economic, environmental implications, expert says
Rusty patched bumblebee
Environment
Here’s how to convert your lawn into a bee pollinator habitat
A biting midge pollinates a cacao flower on the Goodman Cacao Estate in Killaloe, Australia.
Food
Giant chocolate industry depends on tiny insects for survival
Squash bee
Environment
If you like squash, you can thank this one particular pollinator
Beehives and almond trees
Environment
California’s almond farmers depend on beekeepers — and billions of bees
Monarch butterflies at the Pismo Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove in California.
Environment
‘The situation is desperate’ for monarch butterflies, but here’s the plan to save them
Sea-Tac beekeepers
Science
A new home for honeybees, just off the tarmac
Paper Mulberry
Health & Medicine
Hayfever sufferers, be warned — avoid at all costs the allergy capital of the world
Paper Mulberry
Health & Medicine
Hayfever sufferers, be warned — avoid at all costs the allergy capital of the world
Business, Economics and Jobs
British Beekeepers Warned Asian Hornets are Coming
Environment
In Britain, Growth of Urban Beekeeping May Be Hurting Bees
Environment
When it comes to honey, in many stores you’re not getting what you think
MacArthur Genius fights to keep bees alive
Bee Keepers Sue EPA
Update: Study Finds Pesticides Dull Bees’ Sense of Smell
Environment
Bee Populations in Decline, Debate Swarms Around Pesticides
Bee Honest
Honey Bee Colony Collapse Disorder
Development & Education
Honey Bees Monitor Pollution at Frankfurt Airport
Protecting Pollinators
Pollinating Insect Experiment
LOE Garden Spot on Winter Seed Starting
Bring Back the Bees
The Bee’s Knees
The Bee’s Knees
Pollinators Commentary
Killer Bees Head for California
Killer Bees Head for California
Note on Emerging Science
Note on Emerging Science
Deforesting the Forbidden Fruit
Note on Emerging Science
The Butterfly Effect
A Tale of Two Hives
Bees’ Burden/Emerging Science Note
Emerging Science Note/Bees
King Bee
Emerging Science Note/Sex in the Jungle
Busy Bees
Shirt Scraps
Emerging Science Note/Bee It Hot or Cold
Shirt Scraps
Animal Note
Thirsty Bees
Thirsty Bees
Environment
The plight of the honeybee
Arts, Culture & Media
Urban beekeeping
Environment
Allergic reaction to climate change