Close-up of a miner bee emerging from its nest in the ground - JKZ Photography/Shutterstock About 70% of the 20,000 bee species in the world build nests in the ground ...

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?" ...

Bees are hovering over North Carolina yards — but you may want to think twice before racing to get rid of them. That’s because you’re likely seeing ground nesting bees, which are known to be docile ...

(Beyond Pesticides, December 3, 2024) In an article in Science, Sabrina Rondeau, PhD reviews her research from 2022-2024 showcasing species of ground-nesting bees, often found in crop fields, that are ...

In the run-up to World Bee Day (20 May), which aims to raise awareness of the importance of pollinators for food security, ...

One of the largest and oldest recorded aggregations of ground-nesting bees in the world was hiding beneath a small cemetery in upstate New York. Nobody knew until a lab technician stopped to look. A ...

It may be tempting to remove a ground bee nest from your outdoor space, but it's wise to understand how their presence actually benefits your garden ecosystem.