Bumble bees—vital and fuzzy pollinators—face unique threats amidst global insect declines. If the insect world has a fuzzy, charismatic cutie, it’s surely the humble bumble bee. While insect ...

They’re back! If you’ve been around a tobacco barn, or a feed barn, or even a tool shed supported by cedar posts, you know ...

Volunteers across Iowa with an interest in pollinator conservation are needed for a new program that will help researchers track and monitor the state’s at-risk bumble bees. Stephanie Shepherd, a ...

After scientists accidentally discovered that the common eastern bumblebee can withstand flood conditions, they wanted to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Iowa bumble bees face an uncertain future, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The DNR is partnering with Iowa ...