It is remarkable how, after our prolonged heat, a few late rains and cooler temperatures have triggered roses to resume blooming. It is as if the roses, in defiance of a frost that is just a few weeks ...

Question: Something is eating circles and half circles out of the leaves on my roses, but I never see anything doing it. What is the cause and how do I stop it? Answer: Leaf cutter bees cut ...

Many types of bees share our yards and gardens, one of which is the leafcutter bee (Megachile). These bees are active from spring through late September in our area. They are generally dark-colored ...

Leafcutter bees (Megachilidae: Megachile and related genera) are solitary pollinators that construct nests using cut fragments of leaves. Females locate pre‐existing cavities—such as hollow stems, ...

Leafcutter bees have sharp jaws resembling serrated knives, yet they are surprisingly docile. These hard-working bees are known for slicing through plant leaves, leaving signature holes in their wake.

Research into the genetics of Bermuda’s population of leafcutter bees has sparked more questions about their possible origin. Jenn Rose, who studied the insects as part of her masters of science ...