One of the best ways to attract more hummingbirds to your yard is by hanging feeders filled with homemade nectar. The only downside is that the sugary syrup hummingbirds love also attracts bees and ...

As the growing your own food movement gains momentum, many people are considering keeping bees in their backyard. People who are entertaining this idea have questions about starting this endeavor. One ...

The gentle hum of bees visiting your backyard isn't just a pleasant soundtrack, it's essential for both your plants and our planet. With bee populations facing serious decline worldwide — like the ...

Discovering bees requires patience, a discerning eye, and lots of tools. Over 16 months, Kevin Thomas, a participant in a citizen science project by Penn State, caught 400 assorted bees in his rural ...

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Hylaeus punctatus, a tiny black bee native to Europe that was recently spotted in Pennsylvania. This story first appeared in PA Local, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA taking a fresh, positive look ...