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As it turns out, growing a beard can indeed support invertebrate conservation — with peer-to-peer fundraisers supporting the Xerces Society. Help us raise...

Asian lady beetles are frequently found in homes in winter. Introduced for pest control in the mid-80's they are now widespread, and may be displacing...

Instead of rearing—which is risky and unproven in helping monarchs—we should focus on more effective, science-backed ways to conserve these glorious wild...

Winter is perfect time of year to read, study, and plan for the spring and summer seasons. Our pesticide prevention team put together a reading list for all...

Meet the first bees to be proposed for Endangered Species Act protection

Rich Hatfield, senior endangered species conservation biologist and bumble bee lead for the Xerces Society, trekked into Washington state’s Pasayten...

Executive director Scott Black shares why Xerces Society doesn't accept funding from companies whose products are harming invertebrates.

We are excited to announce this year's two award winners: Lillian Hendrick and Lucy Guarnieri!

Aquatic invertebrates such as stoneflies, mayflies, mussels, and midges play critical roles in sustaining healthy aquatic ecosystems, and are at the center of...

Roadsides can support a rich diversity of native plants and their pollinators, and form extensive networks of habitat that crisscross our landscapes.

Most native bee species will spend the winter in the nests that their mothers provisioned. In fact, just like bears, many pollinators hibernate through the...

Rangelands are highly diverse ecosystems that provide important ecological services, such as carbon sequestration, water filtration, erosion control, nutrient...

September’s featured staff members have been providing Monarch and Pollinator Habitat Kits to select organizations in California, training Colorado...

Jan Mooney of Baltimore, Maryland is a Xerces monthly donor who is passionate about urban green spaces and pollinator conservation.

Fascinating insects can be found nearly everywhere - if you take the time to look.

Walmart has committed to help address the pollinator crisis by asking its fresh produce suppliers around the world who supply its U.S. stores to phase out use...

Even small changes to your landscape can go a long way to creating much-needed habitat for pollinators and other wildlife. Here's how.

It takes a village to provide pollinator-safe spaces. These 8 communities are modeling the collaboration and creativity necessary to bring back declining...

If you’re ready to re-think your lawn, read on for practical advice and small changes that can help support pollinators and a healthier planet.

When we think about pollinators, the first species to pop into mind are usually bees, butterflies, and maybe, hummingbirds. But pollinators are a much broader...

Many bee species know their way around dirt and under ground. There are several distinct reasons why they excavate the earth.

After a year and a half of Bee Better Certified®, we have analyzed how the standards work for the many operations that are already implementing them, and have...

January’s featured staff have been working on establishing pollinator habitat in California’s Central Valley and helping farmers both navigate the ins and...

Targeting adult mosquitoes is a temporary band-aid, not a long-term strategy.

You’ve probably encountered at least one of these eight common questions about pesticides in the garden. Let's check the facts!

New Mexico boasts an impressive diversity of pollinators, driven by the variety of landscapes and plant communities within the state. Fortunately for...

The 2020 survey season begins this June. We hope you’ll join us in our quest to learn more about bumble bees and restore Nebraska’s natural habitats.

At the peak of summer, you can keep crops buzzing and send pests packing in a pollinator-safe way.

With approximately 843 species of butterflies and moths and

What are cultivars, and do they have the same benefits to pollinators as non-cultivars? The answer depends—not all cultivars are created equally.

We’re hosting a fundraising challenge this December, and we need your support! Prizes are available.

There is a lot to celebrate in New Mexico during Pollinator Week, literally: it is home to some of the greatest diversity of bees and butterflies in the United...

Xerces staff now includes 40 individuals working all over the country. Once a year staff come together to share and reflect upon the work we're doing and...

Researchers at York University are recruiting members from across North America for a very important mission. Your assignment, should you choose to accept it:...

Recent media coverage of a study on Tilia trees could lead to a dangerous misinterpretation of existing science—incorrectly exonerating neonicotinoid...

California is poised to restrict the use of neonicotinoids—some of the most pollinator-toxic insecticides in use. Yet, a closer look at the narrow proposal,...

The late season is a flurry of pollinator activity in the Sooner State.

Fallen leaves provide year-round habitat for all sorts of beneficial insects that eat pests in your yard!

A student's simple question led to a multi-year quest for Indiana to have an official state insect, involving students from across the state to lobby...

With more than three hundred species of butterflies and around one thousand species of bees, New Mexico boasts an impressive diversity of pollinators. In the...

June’s featured staff share their work with partners in large-scale agriculture in central Washington, family farms in Wisconsin, and a unique urban...

Kevin Burls shares his experience of discovering how even one species of caterpillar can be a vital resource for many different species of parasitoid insects.

Thanks to the national strategy released by the White House, pollinator conservation is now embedded into the work of every federal agency.

The waning days of winter may be the hardest - but here are some ideas to keep you occupied until spring returns.

With Montana, Colorado, Utah, Nevada, and Wyoming joining, the Bumble Bee Atlas is filling a key region gap that is home to many at-risk species!

Do you want a more bee-friendly community or a different way to control mosquitoes? Change can start with a simple ask. Asking, if done respectfully and with...

During the month of April, there is a focus on community science projects that can be done right from home. So, the next time you find yourself in an impromptu...

Grasslands provide important habitat for a range of butterflies, some of which rely on these open sunny habitats for survival. Climate change adds an extra...

Pollinators are an accessible and easy-to-understand gateway to the larger natural world. You can explore the role of pollinators in virtually any landscape...

Setting aside part of your vegetable garden specifically for pollinators provides direct benefits in the form of larger, more abundant, and better-formed...

We are already observing impacts on some species that are emerging earlier or whose distributions are changing, but it is difficult to characterize how insects...

Building your community can help us do more for conservation, and lightens the load and keeps us coming back to the causes we care about. Here's how!

Open patches of soil and sand, with few or no plants, are a key nesting habitat for the majority of native bees, and easy for us to provide.

April’s featured staff—all Farm Bill Pollinator Conservation Planners—are driving the adoption of cover cropping in California, guiding farmers to...

What can you do to help the monarch? Protect habitat, avoid pesticide use, plant gardens, and contribute data to Xerces-led community science efforts.

Native thistles are beautiful, important wildflowers and yet, are frequently treated as weeds. In late 2018, we had an opportunity to give native thistles a...

Often bemoaned as turfgrass "weeds" - violets are the larval host for a large family of beautiful butterflies.

This post is part of an ongoing series highlighting some of the best plants for pollinators from coast-to-coast. Once known as "Simpson's honey...

In this edition of our regular updates from the Pollinator Conservation Program, Jessa Kay Cruz gives a view into work being done with vineyards in California,...

By meeting key standards of board oversight, finances, results reporting and fundraising appeals, The Xerces Society has achieved accreditation by the BBB Wise...

Controlling mosquitoes to prevent the spread of disease requires planning, not last-ditch efforts.

The science is clear: We all need to take immediate, bold action to ensure that we are doing our part to slow the spread of this virus and minimize impacts....

Xerces staff visit planted habitat kits from years past to build long-term relationships with partners and appreciate long-term habitat serving invertebrates...

Pussy willow is one of the earliest food sources for hungry pollinators in the spring.

Bee kill incidents have marred Pollinator Week—which should be a week of celebration. Will other states learn from Oregon to prevent future incidents and...

Finding insects that have been harmed by pesticides is a sad experience. But there is a lot you can do to help prevent it from happening again!

A new guide offers land managers, landowners, and community groups guidance to protect, improve, and restore monarch overwintering habitat.

With Pollinator Week upon us, now is the time to reaffirm our commitment to protecting these vital invertebrates. Here are some tangible ways to help.

The Bee City USA and Bee Campus USA network includes more than 270 communities. The Decatur, GA, affiliate has made mosquito spraying by individual homeowners...

Learn how to set your garden up for success with integrated pest and pollinator management (IPPM)!

Making their home in the aquatic alpine ecosystem in the highest elevations of Glacier National Park, Montana, the western glacier stonefly depends upon...

Grasshoppers play a central role in rangeland ecosystems and food webs. Herbivory by grasshoppers speeds up the recycling of nutrients from plants, and they...

When we launched Bee Better Certified® in 2017, our sights were set high on a large long-term goal: to move the agricultural industry towards being a safer...

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Anyone can join a new community science opportunity, The Firefly Atlas, to study and protect the magic of fireflies. There isn't enough data to even...

Fire has been used to manage prairies for centuries, and remains an important tool for grassland managers to reduce woody plant encroachment and increase...

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed to list the monarch butterfly as a threatened species under the U.S. Endangered Species Act, as announced today...

Building upon decades of monarch butterfly conservation efforts, the Xerces Society is working with partners internationally to protect this iconic species.

What you can do to defend invertebrates in your backyard and beyond.

Butterflies and moths make up the order Lepidoptera, the fourth largest order of insects. These animals are beautiful to observe and make valuable...

With a robust set of requirements on pesticide use and the highest standards for protecting and restoring pollinator habitat of any food certification, Bee...

The Xerces Society works across a diversity of landscapes and with a broad array of species. From the Delhi Sands flower-loving fly, to the Oregon giant earth...

Bumble Bee Atlas and Bumble Bee Watch are vital for filling data gaps and informing future conservation efforts. Today, we are highlighting some of the...

While the Xerces Society engages in monarch conservation efforts across North America, partnering with leaders in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada - a significant...

No matter how you obtain your apples—whether you pick them yourself, grab them at the grocery store, or go bobbing for them—it is important to take a...

Individual invertebrates can be easily overlooked, but if we were to lose this group of animals, our world would look and feel significantly different.

Donna Miskend, a Xerces member from Brooklyn, NY, is an artist and educator whose passion for nature and conservation is woven into her work.

Rock piles and stone walls might seem like they take yard space away from plants, but these features are crucial to support a diverse wildlife community.

After Brexit, will Britain uphold the ban on Neonicotinoids?

Creating a welcoming home for pollinators is reason enough to choose plants free from harmful pesticide residues. But how do you figure out if the plant you...

Over the last 50 years, the Endangered Species Act has enabled federal protection of invertebrates.

Pollinators need habitat that is protected from pesticides. Learn how you can encourage your local government to adopt policies that protect pollinators.