A podcast wild about native bees
Three-quarters of all crops require pollination. While some crops are pollinated by the wind, the vast majority need insects. With insect populations seriously threatened, how will this affect our food supply? Today, we’re talking about a study that looks at …
Air pollution is a significant problem today, and its impact on human health and the environment is well-documented. In this episode, we talk about recent research that has shown air pollution can also harm the health of bees. Our guest, …
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Bees are a crucial part of our ecosystem, and their well-being is vital to the survival of many other species. One of the most important things for bees is to have access to food when they wake up from their …
Bees + The Climate Crisis: Pollinator Mismatch (Ep. 16) Read more »
The Bombus Confusus, or the confusing bumblebee, is one of the rarest bumblebees in Europe. This species was once widespread throughout most of Europe. It’s unique among European bumblebees, the only species with territorial males with enlarged eyes. In the …
Understanding the relationship between different species in their natural habitats is very important when looking at biodiversity. We talk to Dr. Kit Prendergast who has been looking at the nesting success of bees in different environments and how it affects …
There’s a lot of creative thinking that goes into scientific research and being able to think differently when the results aren’t going your way. Today we’re looking at a study that found sunflower pollen greatly reduces a gut pathogen in …
Wildflower strips are often used in the UK and other countries as part of agri-environment schemes to increase plant diversity on farmland. These strips are meant to attract a broader range and greater number of bumblebees, solitary bees, and other …
Researchers at Pennsylvania State University and York University in Canada conducted studies to gauge the public’s knowledge and perceptions of bees. The studies found that people generally understand the importance of bees in pollination and honey production but are unaware …
How Much do People Know About Native Bees? (Ep. 11) Read more »
Innovation is crucial in the face of climate change. As human activities have a deeper, more profound impact on our environment, we need to look at ventures that can serve multiple purposes. In today’s episode, we talk about planting pollinator-friendly …
One of the greatest threats to bees is the loss of land. Open meadows and grasslands are disappearing, being swallowed up for agriculture or turned into developments. One natural landscape that isn’t gobbled up as quickly is forests. And it …