Non-native honeybees are so effective at pollinating, they pose a significant threat to native California bees and other ...

Honey bees outcompete native bees, removing most pollen and threatening wild ecosystems in Southern California.

The majority of Earth's plant species, including our crop plants, rely on the services of animal pollinators in order to ...

Of all the pollinators, bees in general are the better pollinators. When most people think of bees, they think of honeybees ...

Every season, pollination from honey bees, native bees, and flies deliver billions of dollars (U.S.) in economic value. Between $235 and $577 billion (U.S.) ...

The European Honey bee was introduced to the Americas in the 1600s. For hundreds of years their work was taken for granted, ... Bees have been native pollinators since the 1600s.

Bees pollinate flowering trees and wildflowers, which in turn provide food and homes for other animals and improve water, air and soil quality. Along with honey bees, wild bees are also vital for ...

Honey bee pollination is critical for food production, according to the USDA. By Leah Sarnoff. March 26, 2025, 4:45 PM. 4:59. STOCK IMAGE/Getty Images.

Mediterranean herbs like thyme, rosemary, sage and lavender attract and feed bees, as do those with umbel shaped flowers, ...

A documentary film “The Pollinators” tells the story of the world’s yellow-black jacketed honey bees, whose existence may determine the future of human survival. The insects pollinate nearly ...

Creating a garden that supports bees and other pollinators is a wonderful way to contribute to a healthy ecosystem. Flowering ...

Solitary bees provide many advantages over honeybees, as they fly faster, pollinate more plants, and typically do not sting, because they don’t live in a colony to defend.