Bees are incredibly important to our ecosystem. Still, bee colonies have been on the decline for years. Here's how you can ...

Keep household trash cans covered and far away from living spaces. Wash them regularly to remove sugary or syrupy residues ...

Ground bees prefer sandy, well-drained soil to dig in, which makes lawns, gardens, and grassy yards ideal nesting sites. These bees are most active in early spring and summer when they emerge from ...

A bumble bee foraging for nectar. Jennifer Jandt, CC BY-NC-SA Bumble bees and yellowjacket wasps typically nest in the ground (though you might see some nesting in trees or buildings).

Toronto bees are adapting to their surroundings, using plastic bags and building sealants to help build their nests, a study from a York University student shows.

Bees usually spend a lot of time flying from flower so you would never expect them to nest in the ground. Here are 6 types that prefer to build their homes safely underground.

Mason bees nest in tube-shaped areas, so building them a home can be pretty simple. All they need is some tunnels drilled through a block of wood and a roof to keep the entrance dry.

Giant honey bees nest scores of metres high in the tallest forest trees, in large aggregations of colonies. They make delicious honey, which brings a good price and is highly sought by local people.