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04/06/2023
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By Zoey Sky
Research reveals moths are more efficient night pollinators than bees
Experts have expressed concerns about the decline of wild pollinating insects like bees and butterflies, which are important for the environment and the production of food and plant-based industrial products. But according to a study conducted by researchers from the University of Sussex, moths are more efficient night pollinators compared to other day-flying pollinators like bees. […]
04/04/2023
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By Zoey Sky
Heavy rains in Australia force deadly spiders to hide in swimming pools
Venomous spiders that can survive underwater for over 24 hours are ending up in swimming pools all over Australia after parts of the country experienced heavy rain and floods late in March. The tiny trespassers include funnel-web spiders. These spiders belong to the Araneida family, with at least 40 known species. The Sydney funnel-web spider (Atrax robustus) is […]
12/19/2022
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By Zoey Sky
Sweet discovery: Research reveals wild honeybees still exist in Galicia, Spain
Experts have considered it unlikely for honeybees to survive as a wild animal in Europe. But research has found that wild honeybees still exist in Galicia, an area located in the northwest of Spain. The research was conducted by biologists Patrick Kohl and Benjamin Rutschmann from Julius-Maximilians-Universitat Wurzburg (JMU) in Bavaria, Germany, along with their fellow researchers. Kohl and Rutschmann are doctoral […]
07/30/2020
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By Zoey Sky
Food security under threat – Study links dwindling bee populations to decreasing crop yields in America
Bees may be tiny, but home gardeners and farmers rely on these hardworking insects for pollination. However, a recent study has found that crop yields in the U.S. are declining because of a lack of pollinators. The study, published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, has researchers from Rutgers University worried that […]
11/06/2019
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By Zoey Sky
These 5 flowering plants will attract good bugs to your garden
If you want your home garden to thrive, learn how to naturally attract beneficial bugs. One way to do this is by planting bug-friendly flowers. (h/t to EcoWatch.com) Create the right habitat for beneficial insects Not all insects are bad for your crops. While some insects feed on and destroy your plants, other bugs will feed on the […]
05/25/2019
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By Zoey Sky
Wild bees are ESSENTIAL for producing larger and better blueberries
Pollinators are crucial to food production around the globe. In the U.S. alone, at least a third of all agricultural output hinges on pollinators. According to a fascinating study, having pollinators like wild bees is crucial to the production of larger blueberries. The study was published in the journal Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment and conducted by researchers from […]
02/01/2019
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By Zoey Sky
New study looks at how wildflowers can be used for crop development
Wildflowers are often considered as eyesores in well-maintained lawns. But according to a study, wildflowers can be used to protect strawberry crops and attract pollinator bees in farms. The study, which was published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B, was conducted by researchers from Cornell University. Can wildflowers attract bumblebees and protect crops? Sustainable and organic […]
01/15/2019
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By Zoey Sky
New research shows that high levels of pollution negatively affect plants and insects
Did you know that air pollution and poor air quality affects not only humans but also plants life and insects? According to a study, high levels of pollution found in several major cities worldwide can negatively impact both insects and plants. Researchers from the University of Sheffield conducted the study, and the findings were published in […]
01/01/2019
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By Zoey Sky
Here are some things you can do right now to help save the bees
Bees might not be a priority for you, but did you know that without these small pollinators, you wouldn’t be able to enjoy various crops like fruits and nuts? Honey bee colonies in the U.S. are dying off because of various factors like disease, parasites, pesticides, and poor nutrition. When bees die off, beekeepers have to […]
12/17/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Extensive study finds that organic farming can halt pollinator decline
For the last 40 years, experts have observed a considerable decline in the population of endangered pollinating insects around the world. To address this alarming concern, researchers from Lund University set out to determine an effective method that can be used to stop the decline of pollinators. After an in-depth three-year study, researchers discovered that organic farming […]
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