Bee Sensible

April 27, 2021

 

I learned from an article in Sunday’s paper that not all bees live in hives. In fact, most bees that are native to Missouri are solitary. They don’t make honey, but they’re great pollinators.

According to the article, they’re also less prone to sting than honeybees; so if you want to attract them to your yard to pollinate the flowers, you don’t have to worry so much about getting hurt.

Who knew?

 

If you want to attract these spunky pollinators to your yard, or just help out the native population, which is losing a lot of habitat, you can purchase a bee home. Consult the internet or the Post-Dispatch for details.