Feral honey bees, once celebrated for their agricultural value, are now threatening native ecosystems in Southern California ...

The problem: While honey bees are extremely important for agricultural activity — like growing food — they’re also pollen ...

Honey bees outcompete native bees, removing most pollen and threatening wild ecosystems in Southern California.

The way in which honey bees pollinate can also create problems for native plant ecosystems. That’s because honey bees often ...

Non-native honeybees are so effective at pollinating, they pose a significant threat to native California bees and other ...

Discover how artists and designers are creating pollinator-friendly spaces to support our ecosystem. From innovative gardens ...

The bee is one of nature’s most prolific pollinators. There are over 20,000 bee species, most of which spread pollen between flowers. Bees can be divided into groups based on their social behavior.