Pollinators

Pest Species & Biology

Bees in New York City are most often solitary nesters or European honey bees found in managed hives and seasonal swarms. They are generally non-aggressive and vital for pollinat...

environment

Colony collapse disorder describes a phenomenon where the majority of worker bees in a colony disappear, leaving behind a queen, plenty of food, and a few nurse bees. While repo...

Science & Data Literacy

A bee population graph plots annual or seasonal changes in bee colonies or individual numbers, most often for managed honey bee colonies in the United States and Europe. It conv...

Environment and Ecology

Joshua Tree National Park supports a wide variety of bee species that are essential to the desert ecosystem. These pollinators shape the survival of iconic plants such as Joshua...

science-environment

Honey bees face multiple, overlapping stressors rather than a single cause of decline. The main verified drivers are pests and diseases, especially the Varroa mite and viruses i...

environment

Honeybee deaths have risen to the top of environmental and agricultural concerns because managed colonies pollinate many crops and support food security. Colony losses fluctuate...

environment

Bee die-off refers to unusually high rates of honey bee colony losses and declines in wild bee populations observed across many regions. It matters because bees are essential po...