Figure 1 Bumblebees use vibration to forage pollen on beaked and “nosey” Pedicularis. They always bite at the base of the flower’s beak and then buzz it. The pollen released from the beak’s terminus ...

Ongoing research into the effect of environmental change on the buzzing of bees reveals that high temperatures and exposure to heavy metals reduces the frequency (and audible pitch) of non-flight wing ...

There’s nothing quite like the gentle buzz of a bumblebee to let you know summer’s approaching. But the distinct hum could soon become a rarity – as climate change is reducing the frequency and pitch ...

Over 400 native bee species exist in New York, most of which are solitary ground-nesters. Native bees are vital pollinators, especially for certain fruits and vegetables, using a "buzz pollination" ...

Pollination is an integral part of our ecosystem, ensuring the growth of a diversity of plants, fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds. From bees to hummingbirds to butterflies, pollinators support a ...

Bumblebees are considered tireless pollinators in tomato cultivation–but behind the scenes, a darker picture emerges: mass breeding, the use of medication, and painful killing are reportedly common ...