Solitary bees – insects to discover!
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April 13, 2022
For most people, the word bee conjures up a picture of a colony of honey bees ( Apis mellifera ) consisting of a queen and thousands of workers. But...Read more
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Montréal, officially a Bee City!
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June 23, 2021
Being a city friendly to bees means making a commitment with Bee City Canada , an organization whose mission is to encourage towns, schools,...Read more
Inspiring insects: using them to break ground
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August 7, 2019
Insects, through their numbers and their incredible adaptability, are a fabulous source of inspiration. As their decline makes itself felt more and...Read more
Detritivorous insects: recycling pros!
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July 24, 2019
Decomposing organisms are essential for the functioning of our ecosystems, because they make the energy and nutrients immobilized in dead matter...Read more
Eat and be eaten: the fundamental role of insects in the food chain
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July 15, 2019
We’re talking about it and seeing it more and more: insect populations are collapsing. The thing is, in being eaten and feeding other organisms,...Read more
Pollinators: an essential link in most terrestrial ecosystems
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June 17, 2019
Without pollinating insects, the landscapes all around us would be drastically different. It’s estimated that these insects take part in the...Read more
Insects: invaluable allies we have to worry about fast!
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June 5, 2019
Without our being aware of it, insects and other arthropods regulate our environment on a daily basis. Some visit flowers for nectar or pollen, while...Read more
