Bees are commonly imagined as insects that live in hives hanging from trees. In reality, however, about 70 percent of native bees build their nests in the ground. And, according to new research, some ...

Millions of ground-nesting solitary bees of the Andrena regularis species call an Ithaca cemetery home. (Adapted from Hoge et al., Apidologie, 2026) Millions of buried creatures burst forth each ...

Ithaca, N.Y. — Rachel Fordyce just wanted to park for free. What the Cornell University lab technician stumbled upon instead ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - You may have noticed very large bees hovering around your home and other buildings this spring. Those large bees with the shiny abdomens are not bumblebees, and they don’t ...

Despite their large numbers, these bees' nests remained hidden from scientists’ awareness—until someone stumbled upon them.

While some people argue that an overabundance of managed honey bees is causing native bees to disappear, the evidence doesn’t ...

Key Points Carpenter bees can damage untreated wood by drilling holes to create nests.Use insecticides, traps, or essential ...

Bright wings, gentle buzzing, and a garden that practically hums with life—this isn’t a fantasy, it’s a smart planting ...