Apple (Malus domestica) is one of the most important fruit crops globally. Apple trees
depend greatly on insect pollination to achieve high yields and obtain fruits of acceptable …

Solitary bees and other wild pollinators provide an important ecosystem service which can
benefit both the agricultural economy and the sustainability of many native ecosystems …

Commercial apple production relies on managed honey bees (Apis mellifera) for pollination,
and on intensive management for pest control. Previous studies have highlighted the …

Apple is considered the most important fruit crop in temperate areas and profitable
production depends on multiple ecosystem services, including the reduction of pest damage …

Simple Summary Declines in insects, including pollinators, are leading to public pressure for
governments and landowners to intervene. Although integrated pest management, used to …

Agricultural intensification and abandonment of traditional agricultural practices are main
drivers of current insect declines. The resulting loss of feeding and nesting opportunities has …

Pollinators face multiple pressures and there is evidence of populations in decline. As
demand for insect‐pollinated crops increases, crop production is threatened by shortfalls in …

During bloom of spring orchard crops, bees are the primary providers of pollination service.
Monitoring these insects for research projects is often done by timed observations or by …

Woodlands can play an important role in supporting bee abundance and diversity in
agricultural landscapes. However, in temperate‐region studies, the canopy is rarely …

Context Small forest fragments are often the most abundant type of semi-natural habitat in
intensive agricultural landscapes. Wild pollinators can use these forest patches as nesting or …