If you’re trying to build a pollinator-friendly garden without overcomplicating things, this is one of the easiest starting ...

We’re currently dealing with winter conditions, but to warm us up, I thought I’d cover something we observe, but may not fully understand, in spring, summer, and fall: why do bees visit flowers? Much ...

Have you ever wondered why bees or butterflies flock to certain flowers, while completely ignoring others? How do our flying pollinator friends decide what plants to feast upon, and which to flutter ...

In the summertime, the air is thick with the low humming of bees delivering pollen from one flower to the next. If you listen closely, a louder buzz may catch your ear. This sound is the key to a ...

Bees rely on simple decision rules, using color as the first clue when choosing flowers and adding more cues only when needed.

As spring sets in across Michigan, bees will be buzzing as warm, sunny days bring the return of these pollinators. Here's a look at some common bee species in Michigan. Some nest in the ground, some ...

As spring begins, bees and other pollinators begin to get to work. Many people may be cautious of bees, whether due to allergies or fear of ...