Bee Public

07/23/2020

Workin' on our night moves...

A new study highlights the importance of moths as nocturnal pollinators in the English countryside

07/18/2020

07/12/2020

05/10/2020

Asian giant hornets are large and stripey, yes. But so are several other insects. If you see something that looks a little like these “murder hornets” you’ve heard so much about, you may be tempted to kill it and/or convince yourself that the apocalypse has truly arrived. But please don’t. I...

05/07/2020

Are scientists right to argue that plants and trees are "intelligent", and if so, what can we learn from them?

05/06/2020

The presence of these hornets in the United States is could be bad news for honeybees and native insects alike but there’s no need to panic yet.

05/05/2020

The Asian giant hornet has been in the news a lot this week. Be wary of spreading false information, and please understand that so far they have only been found in very small numbers and on the West coast. So far there have been no sightings of live Asian giant hornets in the US in 2020.

European hornets and cicada killer wasps ARE found in WV and can be mistaken for AGHs, so always double check when you’re trying to identify an insect!

05/01/2020

Honeybees are surprisingly intelligent creatures that can make decisions for themselves

04/18/2020

This online exhibit is based on the physical “Bees! Diversity, Evolution, Conservation” special exhibit that went on display at the Museum of the Earth in September 2019 and will remain open through August 2020. The physical exhibit was developed in conjunction with Bryan Danforth, professor and...

04/16/2020

Bee boxes, often called bee “houses” or “hotels,” offer an opportunity to learn about Virginia’s solitary bees while helping pollinators. However, if constructed improperly or neglected after installation, these habitats can actually be harmful to solitary bees.

04/15/2020

Become a champion for pollinators. Pollinator Champions is a free, self-paced online course offeredby Michigan State University. The courseis packed full ofvideos, articles, and fun activities to guide you through the amazing