In the run-up to World Bee Day, it’s time to spot these important pollinators.

Credit: pixabay If you grow zucchini or pumpkins, you owe these bees a thank-you. Squash bees specialize in pollinating gourds and blossoms. They don’t sting, but they do bite, and while the bite is ...

Africanized honey bees, better known as killer bees, aren’t your garden-variety buzzers. They play a crucial role as pollinators in Arizona’s ecosystem, but these bees have a serious side: their ...

They are gentle, non-aggressive bees that do not sting and have no hive to defend, making them safe to welcome in backyard gardens. Mason bees do not chew wood or drill their own holes.