How To Safely Relocate Stem-Nesting Bees
Did you know that 30% of solitary native bees nest in tunnels above the ground? Cavity- or tunnel-nesting bees like small carpenter bees (Ceratina species) and mason bees (Osmia species) make their homes […]
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Florida May Play a Bigger Role in Monarch Butterfly Survival than Previously Thought
Media Contacts:Ray Moranz, Pollinator Conservation Specialist, Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, 405-334-6684, [email protected] Scott Black, Executive Director, Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, 503-449-3792, [email protected] JACKSONVILLE, Fla.; May 27, 2026—Toting an ultralight radio
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U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Designates 1.5 Million Acres of Critical Habitat for Rusty Patched Bumble Bee
The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation welcomes the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s historic decision to designate more than 1.5 million acres of critical habitat for the endangered rusty patched bumble
How To Identify a Monarch Butterfly and Tell It Apart From Lookalikes
The monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) is one of the most recognizable insects in North America — but it’s not the only orange-and-black butterfly out there. Several species have evolved to
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How to Talk to Your Neighbors About Pesticides
If you garden for pollinators, there’s a good chance you already know to reduce your own pesticide use as much as possible. However, your neighbors might not be on the
For Pollinators’ Sakes, Don’t Spring into Garden Cleanup Too Soon!
A version of this blog was originally published April 4, 2017. Spring is here. A time when warmer weather naturally turns a winter-weary homeowner’s thoughts towards tackling outdoor chores. The
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Your Guide to PFAS Pesticides: Simple Steps To Protect People and Pollinators
They are in our bodies, our ecosystems, and yes, even pesticides. It seems that PFAS are everywhere. Read on for expert answers to your questions about these “forever chemicals”, their
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Why We Don’t Accept Money from Pesticide or Oil Companies
I was recently asked, “Why doesn’t the Xerces Society partner with or take money from pesticide or oil companies?” The answer is simple: At Xerces, we feel that a conservation
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Habitat Kit Spotlight: Talent, Oregon
In Talent, Oregon, pollinator conservation is a community-driven effort. Through ongoing outreach, hands-on projects, and local leadership, the residents of Talent have created a model for what grassroots conservation can
Meet the Insects That Pollinate Your Favorite Fall Foods
You have probably heard us at Xerces talk about protecting pollinators: bees, butterflies, and other bugs that help flowering plants reproduce by moving pollen from one flower to another. The
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