Urban colonies had more offspring, survived longer, and hosted fewer parasites.

The first global evaluation of populations demonstrates that certain species are diminishing considerably.

Bumblebees (Bombus impatiens) can amass pollen by “buzzing”—or oscillating—against a flower, creating a gentle flurry of grains.

Two large studies find that, in real-world conditions, the insecticides are detrimental to honey bees and bumblebees.

Scientists report that thiamethoxam exposure impairs bumblebees’ reproduction and honey bees’ ability to fly.

Worker bumblebees vary in how efficiently they bring pollen and nectar back to the hive—the most active foragers can make up to 40 times more trips than the least active ones.

The federal government concludes the rusty patched bumblebee is nearing extinction.

Tomatoes infected with cucumber mosaic virus lure the pollinators, according to a study.

Commercialization has sickened wild bumblebees around the world. Can we save them?