Although the importance of natural habitats to pollinator diversity is widely recognized, the
value of forests to pollinating insects has been largely overlooked in many parts of the world …

Biodiversity loss during the Anthropocene is a serious ecological challenge. Pollinators are
important vectors that provide multiple essential ecosystem services but are declining …

Declines of many bumble bee species have raised concerns because of their importance as
pollinators and potential harbingers of declines among other insect taxa. At present, bumble …

Semi‐natural habitats provide important resources for wild bees in agricultural landscapes.
Landscapes under management are dynamic and floral resources fluctuate in space and …

Flower strips are a commonly used tool for improving agricultural landscapes for pollinators.
The plant composition of the seed mixtures employed is based on logistic decisions, eg …

Targeted conservation and promotion of wild bees in agroecosystems requires
understanding of relationships between different groups of bees and available floral …

Intensification of agriculture has resulted in a simplification and fragmentation of
agroecosystems. Yet, its impact on the reproductive success and population dynamics of …

Conservation biological control (CBC) seeks to promote the occurrence of natural enemies
of agricultural pests by managing habitat to provide key resources in and around farm fields …

Populations of bumblebees and other pollinators have declined over the past several
decades due to numerous threats, including habitat loss and degradation. However, we can …

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