Ecologists have long seen a strong connection between biodiversity and pollinators—the butterflies, birds, bats, bees, and ...

Insects are the primary pollinators of most flowers and crops. Niklas_Weidner/500px via Getty Images Rachel Mallinger: A lot of different insects pollinate. Insects visit flowers for many purposes, ...

A new study clearly shows that pollinators are vital for maintaining plant biodiversity and supporting healthy flowers.

Researchers at the University of New England have identified two fly species as promising pollinators for berry crops, ...

For many years now, there has been a very strong movement to bring attention to the importance of pollinators in our ecosystem. From my view within the garden industry, this movement has created ...

Many plants, from crops to carnations, cannot bear fruit or reproduce without bees, beetles, butterflies and other insects to pollinate them. But the population of insect pollinators is dropping in ...

Scientists discovered millions of solitary bees living under a cemetery, showing how hidden habitats support pollination and ...

The accusations you may have heard about nonnative honey bees aren’t backed by evidence. Entomologists explain that there are ...

Increasing urbanization is linked to a decline in crucial pollinator populations, including nocturnal moths, hoverflies, and bees, according to a new study from the University of Sheffield. Subscribe ...

A new Northwestern University study​ is challenging what some gardeners might think they know about pollinator-friendly landscaping.

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Loss of essential pollinator insects because of the changing climate could lead to some of our favorite treats getting a ...

Insect pollination is a decisive process for the survival and evolution of angiosperm (flowering) plants and, to a lesser extent, gymnosperms (without visible flower or fruit). There is a growing ...