In 2018, the French government placed a ban on the use of certain pesticides that harm bees. These pesticides belong to the neonicotinoid group's family of chemicals and are based on the chemical structure of nicotine. They were introduced in the mid-1990s and work by attacking … [Read more...] about Europe’s top court upholds French ban on bee-harming pesticides
Birds, Bees, & Bugs
Bee populations are on the rise in these US states
Maine has some of the healthiest bee colonies in the US. Believe it or not, bee populations in the state have actually increased 72 percent since 2018. While bees are still a threatened species, this research by the United States Department of Agriculture is good news for the … [Read more...] about Bee populations are on the rise in these US states
Honeybee venom can kill aggressive breast cancer cells
Honeybees hold the key to our agricultural systems, but it turns out they may also have other amazing healing powers. A study from the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research shows honeybee venom could treat triple-negative breast cancer, a type that currently has limited … [Read more...] about Honeybee venom can kill aggressive breast cancer cells
How to turn your yard into a certified wildlife habitat
One third of insects are classified as endangered and this is in large part due to habitat loss. Fortunately, there are ways you can help support all types of wild animals using your very own front yard. Transforming your garden into a Certified Wildlife Habitat is a great goal … [Read more...] about How to turn your yard into a certified wildlife habitat
New solar farm provides clean energy and a refuge for pollinators
The town of Logansport, Indiana is trading their last coal power plant for an 80-acre, 16-megawatt solar farm. In addition to the investment in green, renewable energy, the town is also investing in the health of its insect populations with pollinator habitat taking center stage … [Read more...] about New solar farm provides clean energy and a refuge for pollinators
