BELVIDERE, Ill. — The Earth Force Club at Boone County Conservation District wants your help saving a group of insects that help produce a third of the food we eat. Insect pollinators help maintain ...

Over the years, I’ve thought that the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens needed a couple of amenities to become more than a “once in a while” destination. I recently learned that one of those ...

While most of us are familiar with European honeybees as pollinators, the reality is they are responsible for only a small percentage of pollination events. The majority of pollination results from ...

Have you ever wondered why there’s so much buzz about saving the bees? They are notorious for crashing outdoor picnics and chasing fearful individuals (not that we would know). Bees are pollinators ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. When it comes to the critical process of pollination, butterflies ...

I’M KARI CARAY AND TODAY I’M JOINED BY GINA ANDERSON WHO IS AN AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES EDUCATOR WITH PURDUE FLOYD COUNTY EXTENSION AND TODAY SHE’S HERE TO TALK ABOUT POLLINATOR DAY, WHICH IS ...

Butterflies are being hit hardest by urban growth. Shrinking habitats and food availability are causing their populations to decline. The same applies to many wild bees that fly early in spring.

Pollination by animals contributes to a third of global food production, but little research has been done into the extent to which the identity of pollinators, pollen and crop varieties influence ...

When giving thanks this Thanksgiving, give a special nod to pollinators that make much of your feast possible, says University of Missouri Extension field horticulturist Tamra Reall. Make that three ...

For over 60 years, scientists have tried to determine whether plants are pollinated primarily during the day or at night—without reaching a clear conclusion. Now, a major research review from Lund ...