Over the past decade, we’ve been inundated with scientists warning us that bees are going extinct. This is an actual crisis, especially when you consider that if bees go extinct, so do a wide variety of other plants and animals. Of course, the word “bee” is a term used to describe over 20,000 species of
For the most part, bees are seen as beneficial insects worth protecting. They contribute greatly to our environment as natural pollinators and can help gardens and landscapes thrive. Ground bees in particular have been found to be a fabulous addition to any lawn or garden. These insects are solitary and docile in nature, and the
Bumblebees are important pollinators and can even help gardens and yards thrive. Most people don’t mind having bumblebees in their yards because these fuzzy little insects are so beneficial. Still, a large bumblebee nest on your property can pose some serious problems, especially if you or your loved ones have bee allergies. But what do
Sweat bees are highly active this year due to the increase in heat and humidity. If you’ve seen these tiny insects you can perhaps count yourself lucky. These little bees are rarely noticed by people and when they are they may be confused for flies due to their unique metallic coloring. And while sweat bees
These days, we are hearing more and more about the benefit of bees. Why? Because most of these flying insects are beneficial pollinators who play an incredibly important role in our ecosystem. They also help to keep our lawns and gardens lush and healthy. Still, as much as we love and appreciate bees, we don’t
Often confused for honey bees or bumble bees, carpenter bees are docile, beneficial pollinators who play an important role in the health of our ecosystem. These solitary creatures like to keep to themselves, and can help our gardens and backyards thrive. However, carpenter bees can also be highly destructive. Also known as “wood bees”, these