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Bee species last seen almost a century ago found alive in Australia

March 2, 2021 by Vlad Harabara

A rare species of bee that was feared extinct has been spotted for the first time in almost a century. The elusive pollinator, endemic to Australia, was in the forests of north Queensland all along. The exciting discovery is the result of a widespread field search that was … [Read more...] about Bee species last seen almost a century ago found alive in Australia

Find everything you need to support pollinators in your yard right here

February 9, 2021 by Amelia Buckley

We all want to support pollinators, but the best way to do this varies based on where you live. If you live in the US, Xerces Society is a great resource for finding the most impactful pollinator protection tools at your disposal.  The organization's Pollinator Conservation … [Read more...] about Find everything you need to support pollinators in your yard right here

Europe’s top court upholds French ban on bee-harming pesticides

October 15, 2020 by Ivar Laanen

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

Meet Luke and Joshua, the teens saving bees in Virginia

September 18, 2020 by Ivar Laanen

With bee populations threatened by habitat loss, a pair of 14-year-olds in Virginia decided to take matters into their own hand with their own project to save local bumblebees. To kick off the project, the teenagers identified two existing public spaces in the town that could be … [Read more...] about Meet Luke and Joshua, the teens saving bees in Virginia

The case for converting some farmland to bee habitat

September 15, 2020 by Vlad Harabara

Although farmers know that bees are essential pollinators for many crops, they usually don’t dedicate parts of their valuable planting space to create a habitat just for bees. But according to new research, farmers should really consider sharing their land with these pollinating … [Read more...] about The case for converting some farmland to bee habitat

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