News Tag: Bees

August 21, 2019 | Helpful Hints

How to tell a carpenter bee from a bumblebee

They're big, fuzzy, buzzy... and a little bit clumsy. One's an important pollinator, while the other does costly damage that outweighs any pollination benefits. Here are some key differences between carpenter bees and bumblebees.

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August 12, 2019 | Helpful Hints

Getting stung for science

Imagine being so committed to the cause that you volunteer to be stung by various insects, just to record the data and share what it feels like.

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July 26, 2019 | Helpful Hints

How to tell a yellowjacket from a honeybee

Yellowjackets and honeybees are frequently mistaken for each other. But aside from their yellow and black coloration, they couldn't be more different. Simply put: Yellowjackets bad, honeybees good!

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