That bee you see buzzing from flower to flower might actually be an undercover operator: a hoverfly. And a team of scientists wants you to stop taking them for granted. The decline of bee populations ...

Pollinators have economic and health benefits, but those benefits have been difficult to quantify. A new study puts some ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. By choosing plants for pollinators you can expect to see wildlife come flocking to your plot. Picture a summer’s day, with clouds ...

Every spring, the UK receives swarms of insect visitors from mainland Europe—among them two species of particularly beneficial hoverflies. For the first time, researchers have quantified the sheer ...

A blowfly on lavender flowers. Flies are the unsung heroes of pollination. They visit flowers to stoke up on energy-rich nectar and protein-rich pollen and transport pollen from flower to flower in ...

Migratory hoverflies are 'key' to pollination and controlling crop pests amid the decline of many other insect species, new research shows. Migratory hoverflies are "key" to pollination and ...

We've gathered some of the best pollinator-friendly flowers to plant this May – varieties that will reward you with the ...

These plants will not only give your border a boost of colour but will also attract a variety of pollinators, from bees and ...

Ever notice how some gardens seem to thrive with fewer pests and more blooms? The secret often lies in attracting the right insects. Beneficial bugs can be your garden’s best friends, helping you ...

That bee you see buzzing from flower to flower might actually be an undercover operator: a hoverfly. And a team of scientists wants you to stop taking them for granted. Experts blame mites, viruses ...