Scientists have noted instances of leaf-cutter bees using plastic waste to construct their nests and one research group suggested such behavior could be an 'ecologically adaptive trait' and beneficial ...

"Unlike honey bees, leafcutter bees are solitary, gentle, and rarely sting." ...

Leafcutter bees have sharp jaws resembling serrated knives, yet they are surprisingly docile. These hard-working bees are known for slicing through plant leaves, leaving signature holes in their wake.

Many types of bees share our yards and gardens, one of which is the leafcutter bee (Megachile). These bees are active from spring through late September in our area. They are generally dark-colored ...

Leafcutter bees (Megachilidae: Megachile and related genera) are solitary pollinators that construct nests using cut fragments of leaves. Females locate pre‐existing cavities—such as hollow stems, ...

It is remarkable how, after our prolonged heat, a few late rains and cooler temperatures have triggered roses to resume blooming. It is as if the roses, in defiance of a frost that is just a few weeks ...

Bees are critical to our biodiversity, but they’re in trouble. The University of Melbourne's new Map of the Month tells us ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at dgill@agcenter.lsu.edu. I took some elephant ears and banana plants from Thibodaux and planted them at ...

What's up with the leaves of Virginia creeper being spotted and shredded? It's a good vine and groundcover, even though it's becoming too aggressive and even invasive sometimes. I use it and have ...

LOGAN, UTAH, USA -- Plastic has become ubiquitous in modern life and its accumulation as waste in the environment is sounding warning bells for the health of humans and wildlife. In a recent study, ...