Bees are a singularly fascinating group of insects and this book makes it possible to observe, attract, and support them in their natural setting or in one's own garden. Not only does this guide ...

“Bees are not that way. Many species appear identical at first but are in fact distinguished by very small, nuanced differences.” Oregon alone is home to more than 600 species of native bees.

The Washington State Department of Agriculture is seeking new bee collection volunteers as its Bee Atlas initiative enters ...

More than two dozen new and rare bee species were documented during the first year of a new Washington state project that’s designed to get a better understanding of the insects.

About 70% of the world’s crop production depends on pollinator insects, making it important to know how many pollinators are ...

The Washington Bee Atlas has made significant progress in documenting the state’s native bees, discovering numerous state ...

A volunteer-led Idaho master melittologist program aims to expand the pool of people with bee knowledge, build upon recent research and establish a bee atlas for the state. Initial data for the ...

Volunteers with the Washington Bee Atlas have made remarkable discoveries, uncovering bee species thought to be long gone.

After one year, Washington’s first comprehensive bee survey has documented 15 species that have never been collected in the ...