causing problems for developing bees. Nesting holes should be between 4–10 mm in size and should be about six inches long. (Nesting holes that are too shallow will skew the sex range of the next generation’s bees.) Many bamboo shoots are too large for any North American bee to use. ...
One of the other assets of this dieocious shrub is its drupe (fruit) production. Every year, the female plants produce numerous fruits on most branches. They start out green and ripen to a deep crimson that contrasts beautifully with the leaves, which are still green in my yard when the...
Native azaleas make gorgeous woodland and naturalized displays, especially in groups. Blooms range from white to shades of pink, purple, yellow, apricot, gold, orange, and red.The early, fragrant flowersattract hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. While some species are low-growing, most grow ...
Bees have branched hair and look fuzzy, while wasps usually have smooth single hairs or no hair at all. The two most common bees that give native bees a bad name are the Yellow-Jacket wasps and Carpenter bees. The main reasons for Yellow Jacket wasps(Vespinae)becoming a pest is because ...
Wild animals in China can be found throughout the country. From the high mountains of Tibet to the tropical rainforests of Yunnan, there is an incredible variety of species that inhabit this beautiful land. The Tibet Autonomous Region is home to many unique species, such as snow leopards, Him...
Watch out for rose beetles that make holes in the leaves. They can be taken care of by either spraying with a systemic pesticide or by placing the plant near a light source at night such as landscape lighting, a porch light or even a street light. Extra Info: Ever see purple bees ...
Generally, Native Americans considered the purple coneflower a botanical miracle that could cure many ailments. As a result, it was the most used medicinal plant in the Native American culture. Native Americans used it as a remedy for various conditions, including: ...
In this paper I consider a service that has received considerable attention: pollination. While many crops are pollinated by rented honeybees, wild organisms might also pollinate crops if habitats were maintained to sustain them. I develop conditions under which a farmer might choose to maintain ...
Each individual tradescantia flower only lasts about a day, but is soon replaced the following day by new flowers. In the morning when the nectaries are full, our plants buzz with the sound of happy bees (both natives and honeybees). ...
The idea is that unlike many American bees, the ability of Australian bees to fight disease has not been hurt by the varroa mite(全球性的蜂虱). This insect attacks honey bees, which could make the disorder more likely to affect a hive. Australian bee producers reject these suspicions. ...