(NEXSTAR) — It’s no secret how important bees and pollinators are to our plants, foods and even our water supply. Honey bee products and services have an estimated value of $700 million in the U.S.

The accusations you may have heard about nonnative honey bees aren’t backed by evidence. Entomologists explain that there are plenty of ways bees make the world a better place.

Summer-like temperatures have arrived in much of Michigan, and as wild flowers and trees bloom, bees have followed. Bees play a crucial role as pollinators in the seasonal ecosystem in Michigan, but ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As the weather gets warmer and flowers begin to bloom, bees emerge from their winter hibernation. Bees are essential to our ...

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