Of the more than 20,000 bee species in the world, 70% nest in the ground. And like many of their counterparts that nest above ground, these bees are facing rapid population declines. But while there ...

One of the largest and oldest recorded aggregations of ground-nesting bees in the world was hiding beneath a small cemetery in upstate New York. Nobody knew until a lab technician stopped to look. A ...

Close-up of a miner bee emerging from its nest in the ground - JKZ Photography/Shutterstock About 70% of the 20,000 bee species in the world build nests in the ground ...

A new study reveals alarming risks that pesticides pose to ground-nesting bees, which are crucial for pollination and food production. As agriculture increasingly relies on pesticides to protect crops ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Have you spotted a bee on the pavement? (Getty Images) You've no doubt seen bees buzzing around flowers or even nestling among ...

Find out how to get rid of ground bees without using harsh chemicals and how to prevent them from returning. Although generally not aggressive, ground bees can cause a few issues with the underground ...

If you have old nursery pots left over after transplanting your spring blooms or repotting your favorite plants, don't toss them. Instead, upcycle them into habitat for the beneficial bees you'll want ...