Insects are the primary pollinators of most flowers and crops. Niklas_Weidner/500px via Getty Images Rachel Mallinger: A lot of different insects pollinate. Insects visit flowers for many purposes, ...

For many years now, there has been a very strong movement to bring attention to the importance of pollinators in our ecosystem. From my view within the garden industry, this movement has created ...

Carpenter bees don’t get as much attention as honeybees, but they’re essential to cross-pollinate plants in Missouri and Kansas. Pat Sullivan AP file photo While honeybees experience a national moment ...

Pesticides have been used around the world to mitigate harm to crops caused by insects. Due to the increased understanding of how they negatively impact bees and other pollinators, their use has been ...

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Around 4,000 plant species from different parts of the world secrete nectar outside their flowers, such as on their stems or leaves, through secretory glands known as extrafloral nectaries. Unlike ...

Many plants need to be pollinated to produce fruits or seeds to make more plants. But if pollinators are scarce in your area or you're growing fruit-bearing plants indoors, hand-pollinating is ...

This has been a question I’ve been asked and the point of lengthy discussion for many, many years now. The short answer is both! Why? Because planting biodiversity is the key to growing a healthy ...

While honeybees experience a national moment in the spotlight of conservation efforts, other types of bees — particularly those that call the Midwest home — are invariably being pushed to the margins.