In today’s mini-episode, we look at the recently announced EU’s New Deal for Pollinators. The Initiative aims to improve wild pollinator conservation in Europe, with a focus on bees and hoverflies, as well as other insect species. The Initiative aims …
The fact that many bee species are in danger isn’t news to most. Bees play a considerable role in ecosystems and biodiversity because they, and other insects, are responsible for plant pollination. In this episode, we look at an important …
Bees are tiny little creatures, easily susceptible to any change in their environment. Extreme heat and drought have a significant impact on the diversity, abundance, and makeup of bee communities. Studies show that drought can have a stronger impact on …
Your garden is unique, just like you. Everyone chooses to plant not only what will thrive in their area but also flowers, vegetables, shrubs, and trees they love. But what about selecting plants pollinators will love too? I talked about …
Is there any aspect of life on Earth that isn’t impacted by the climate crisis? Flooding has devastated many countries this past winter and spring. Extreme rainfall is also highly damaging to bees and other pollinators. In this episode, we’re …
Let your garden go wild! Not only will it showcase your personality, but your yard will provide the perfect space for bees to live. We had a terrific discussion about creating nesting sites and cavity spaces for bees, a small …
Do you wear bee googles? Listen to the latest episode to find out, what they are, and why you should! In today’s episode we’re discussing the unique lifestyle of solitary bees and their importance in pollination. Unlike honeybees, solitary bees …
Take a quick listen to our trailer to discover what awaits you when the first full episode drops on February 7. Transcript Welcome to the Bee’s Knees, a podcast about our beautiful buzzing buddies. I’m your host Jacy Meyer, and …