Despite their small size and even tinier brains, bees continue to surprise us with complex (and sometimes adorable) behavior. Recent studies have shown that they can do basic math, play with toys for ...

During spring, summer and even fall in Massachusetts, there are a number of insects, ticks and related organisms that will readily bite or sting. The vast majority are harmless, however, even if they ...

Carpenter bees are native to the United States and common in Kansas. Here’s what to consider if you have one making holes in your deck. CB Strickland Getty Images/iStockphoto As the afternoons get ...

Credit: pixabay If you grow zucchini or pumpkins, you owe these bees a thank-you. Squash bees specialize in pollinating gourds and blossoms. They don’t sting, but they do bite, and while the bite is ...