Holly1h ago

If you want some healthy honey makers, just grow this very nutritional yeast, dry it, and let them dig it up. Bee mine

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260327000518.htm?utm_source=fark&utm_medium=website&utm_content=link&utm_campaign=fark&ICID=ref_fark

#stem #science #bees #spiffy

Scientists uncovered the nutrients bees were missing — Colonies surged 15-fold

Scientists have developed a breakthrough “superfood” for honeybees by engineering yeast to produce the essential nutrients normally found in pollen. In controlled trials, colonies fed this specially designed diet produced up to 15 times more young, showing a dramatic boost in reproduction and overall health. As climate change and modern agriculture reduce the availability of natural pollen, this innovation could offer a practical way to support struggling bee populations.

ScienceDaily
The Bee Guy4h ago

#theBeeAt3
Basic bee facts every day at 3pm.

# 296

A recent study suggests that the ability of #bumblebees to detect floral scents may be severely impaired by heatwaves/high temperature events.
#bees

#nature #biodiversity
#worldbeesanctuary
#insects #science
#education #wildlife
#environment

mem_somerville10h ago

I watched the chestnut restoration projects proceed, and I'm delighted to see this side effect.

#Bees #GMO

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/mar/30/i-discovered-chestnut-mining-bee-new-york-molly-jacobson-aoe

I discovered the elusive chestnut mining bee in New York after a gap of 119 years

For decades, there was no record of Andrena rehni exisiting in the US. In 2018 it was found in Maryland and five years later I found it in New York State

The Guardian
Environment | The Guardian US11h ago
I discovered the elusive chestnut mining bee in New York after a gap of 119 years https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/mar/30/i-discovered-chestnut-mining-bee-new-york-molly-jacobson-aoe #Bees #Conservation #Wildlife #Environment #Insects #UsNews
I discovered the elusive chestnut mining bee in New York after a gap of 119 years

For decades, there was no record of Andrena rehni exisiting in the US. In 2018 it was found in Maryland and five years later I found it in New York State

The Guardian
The Keeper of the Bees1d ago
I watched this beautiful bumble for quite a while today... ◇ Howth coast, Dublin #stunday #bees #nature #macro #photography
Show threadThe Bee Guy1d ago
Almost forgot…
If you appreciate our content and what we do here at World Bee Sanctuary PLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING US BY BECOMING A PATRON via our website - link is in my bio.
We do this full-time independent of government money and external influence.
Truth, unbiased science, honesty and decency matters to us.
🙏🏼🐝🌍
#bees #nature #biodiversity
#planet #science #education
#environment #insects #advocacy
#worldbeesanctuary
Show threadThe Bee Guy1d ago
Thank you for reading/caring.
PLEASE #repost !
The more informed, the more queens survive and the more #bumblebees we have.
Simple.
Our native wild #bees are in serious trouble and we need to be there for them every way we can.
Thanks again for #helping!
For #caring.
For #sharing.
A little bit of good in a world that so needs it right now.
9/9
Show threadThe Bee Guy1d ago
..be harmful to #bumblebees.
Usually once she takes on some sugars and heats up she’ll happily fly off.
Don’t bring her indoors for long periods!
If she has already established a nest and laid eggs she needs to get back to sit on them to keep them warm - yes just like a hen!
8/9
#bees #nature
Show threadThe Bee Guy1d ago
In this case preference is to move her to a nearby source of #nectar - a #flower!
If no flowers are nearby she can be offered a 50/50 mix of white sugar and water.
NEVER offer her honey as although it would seem to be the obvious action honey can contain pathogens that may…
7/9
#bees
Show threadThe Bee Guy1d ago
These ‘between flight stopovers’ can last for up to an hour and #bees are not always careful about where they take them.
Sometimes the middle of a footpath can be the ‘ideal’ spot!
So if you see a big #bumblebee chilling on the ground don’t always presume she needs rescuing!
5/9