Of the more than 20,000 bee species in the world, 70% nest in the ground. And like many of their counterparts that nest above ground, these bees are facing rapid population declines. But while there ...

A new study shows the behaviour and reproduction of ground-nesting bees, like those that pollinate squash and pumpkins, is severely impacted when farmers treat the soil with neonicotinoid insecticide ...

A popular insecticide used on farms across Canada has been shown to have dire effects on ground-nesting bees, according to new research from the University of Guelph. Female hoary squash bees, ...

Question: Is there anything I can use to keep ground bees away? I just found out I’m allergic to them last summer. Answer: The majority of native bees are solitary and ground nesting. They are docile, ...

New research suggests ground-nesting bees may be exposed to lethal levels of pervasive insecticides found in soil on farms across southern Ontario. University of Guelph researchers examined the hoary ...

As warmer spring days approach, the bee world will be waking up. You may start to see bees looking for flowers at which to forage pollen and nectar. Do you know how many bees there are in your ...

Pesky ground bees digging in your yard? It is important to know how to get rid of them fast, but also safely—we don't want any bee stings to occur. Because these insects are pollinators, you should, ...

You've no doubt seen bees buzzing around flowers or even nestling among blades of grass, but when you spot them chilling on the pavement it can raise various questions – not least: "Are they okay?" ...

A new study shows the behaviour and reproduction of ground-nesting bees, like those that pollinate squash and pumpkins, is severely impacted when farmers treat the soil with neonicotinoid insecticide ...

Question: Is there anything I can use to keep ground bees away? I just found out I’m allergic to them last summer. Q: I would like to plant a low-maintenance ground cover in my tree border. I think ...

'The extent of it was quite surprising. Shocking,' says research Susan Chan. A new study shows the behaviour and reproduction of ground-nesting bees, like those that pollinate squash and pumpkins, is ...