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Despite their large numbers, these bees' nests remained hidden from scientists’ awareness—until someone stumbled upon them.

Bees are hovering over North Carolina yards — but you may want to think twice before racing to get rid of them. That’s because you’re likely seeing ground nesting bees, which are known to be docile ...

Distinguishing between ground-nesting bees and yellowjackets is possible through simple observation. A single, busy entrance ...

I live in a part of North Berwick that has super sandy soil. We have a small river out back bordered by a floodplain that floods at least a couple of times a year, and is shaded by pines and covered ...

(CNN) — Contrary to popular depictions of bee nests as large, intricate hives that hang from trees, the majority of bee species — about 90% — are actually solitary and build their nests in the ground ...

New research finds that higher temperatures can actually benefit some bumble bee species—particularly those that make subterranean nests. However, periods of extreme heat appear to offset those ...

Bumble bee survival depends on nest location and extreme heat. Underground nests protect colonies, while aboveground nests ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Ground nesting bees account for most of North Carolina’s roughly 560 native bee species. The insects usually emerge in the spring and ...