We all know the expression "busy as a bee" - but did you ever wonder what an average day is like for a worker honey bee? What you may not know is that the bee's age has a lot to do with what jobs it … [Read more...]
Celebrate National Pollinator Week 2024
Sometimes we are so preoccupied with eliminating pest insects, ticks, and other undesirable wildlife that we often forget we need some species. Pollinators are undeniably essential, and here is how … [Read more...]
The Approach of “Insect Armageddon” – Are Insects Disappearing?
Have you noticed fewer insects splattered on your windshield during long road trips? Headlines warning of an "Insect Armageddon" and declining insect populations worldwide may not be as alarmist as … [Read more...]
The Hive and the Super-Organism – Thinking Beyond a Single Bee
“Watch me kill this yellowjacket,” said Noah as he heard the sound of a wasp’s exoskeleton crunch beneath his foot. Proud of his accomplishment, Noah scraped the bug guts from his shoe and continued … [Read more...]