Butterfly Houses Helps Pollinators Thrive

Butterfly houses helps pollinators thrive

A retired builder likes working with folks to build boxes for insects and animals, like butterflies, birds and bats, and he volunteers to teach classes to help wildlife with housing.

Passive Thermal Regulation in Apiculture: Designing the Thermodynamically Optimal Beehive

Honeybees are masters of microclimate control. For millennia, they’ve evolved within tree cavities and natural hollows that provide remarkable insulation against extreme temperatures. Yet, when modern beekeepers began housing colonies in box-like hives, the natural thermodynamics of the colony’s home shifted dramatically. Today, rethinking hive design through passive thermal regulation isn’t just a nod to nature — it’s critical for healthier, mo…

8 Ways To Help Pollinators During A Heat Wave: Create An Oasis For Bees, Butterflies & More

Pollinators are in danger, especially as summer temperatures continue to soar. Learn how to protect them from heat so they can continue their important work.

US (LA): On a mission to protect pollinators

One of Louisiana's vital pollinators—honey bees—are facing the starkest decline in history. This year, state beekeepers reported an estimated 60% loss of honey bee colonies, a decline that's mirrored across the nation. Among the reasons are viruses spread by parasitic mites, pesticide exposure, poor…