Melon production relies on effective pollination, with honeybees and native bees playing a critical role in moving the heavy ...
There are five social species of bumble bees (Bombus spp.) native to Florida, and each is an important pollinator throughout the state. Although European honeybees make up about 85 percent of our ...
Above: Bumble bees buzz pollinate crops like tomatoes when they collect pollen, which they store in a ball on their hind legs. It’s hard to deny the absolute benefits of the honey bee, but did you ...
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Bumblebees are considered tireless pollinators in tomato cultivation–but behind the scenes, a darker picture emerges: mass breeding, the use of medication, and painful killing are reportedly common ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. GrrlScientist writes about evolution, ecology, behavior and health. Unladen common eastern bumblebee (Bombus impatiens) in Ontario ...