Pollinators

The Treasure Valley Pollinator Project is back and this year's focus is on the birds and bumblebees.

Researchers at the University of Idaho are hoping they can fend off diseases in bees through their gut microbiome instead of using antibiotics that are becoming less effective.

Over the last few decades urban beekeeping has been on the rise with beehives popping up in cities and backyards all across America. And while this hobby can be fun, it also plays and important role in supporting local food and ecosystems.

Concerned about the decline of bees and butterflies, Twin Falls residents started a pollinator council in 2019.

The Pollinator Project is back in action! Helping all of our favorite pollinators, including the beetles!

Adult butterflies have struggled with a loss of habitat, pesticides, interruptions to their migration cycle, and finding nectar for food. But baby butterflies — caterpillars — only eat milkweed.

Idaho Matters learns about the importance of bee pollinators from Melanie Kirby, a queen bee breeder with Zia Queenbee Company and biologist and farmer Katrina Blair.

In January, we told you about a new project designed to bring back declining pollinators to the Treasure Valley. The idea is to bring bees and butterflied…

Pollinators, like bees and butterflies, are on the decline in the Treasure Valley. But a new project this spring is designed to bring those insects, and…