Bug Squad

A daily (M-F) blog launched Aug. 6, 2008 and about the wonderful world of insects and those who study them. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Honey bee foraging on almond blossom. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Tough Time for Bees

April 1, 2013
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
In February--the afternoon of Feb. 8 to be exact--Extension apiculturist Eric Mussen of the UC Davis Department of Entomology told us that California almond growers may not have enough honey bees to pollinate this years crop of 800,000 acres.
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Honey bee foraging on a Japanese maple. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Honey Bees on Japanese Maple?

March 28, 2013
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Honey bees favor assorted plants, including lavenders, mints, salvias, asters, borage, wild roses, echiums, clover, fireweed, goldenrod and phacelia, but have you ever seen them on a Japanese maple?
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Honey bee gathering the sweet nectar. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Apple Blossom Time

March 27, 2013
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
It's apple blossom time. Whether you wait for it, or the bees wait for it, it's here.
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