Why do flowers produce nectar?
English
June 27, 2023
Nectar is a sweet liquid produced by an organ called a nectary. A bit like the discounts at a grocery that incite us to buy, the role of the nectary...Read more
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The Insectarium’s Pollinator Garden: an open-air school-lab
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June 29, 2022
Native pollinators are having a hard time of it these days. A lot of citizens are looking for things to do that will help them out. Essentially,...Read more
Nesting boxes: for a Wide Variety of Insects
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March 2, 2022
Insect nesting boxes , sometimes called “insect hotels,” aim at boosting the number and diversity of insects in the environment. They have become a...Read more
Montréal, officially a Bee City!
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June 23, 2021
Being a city friendly to bees means making a commitment with Bee City Canada , an organization whose mission is to encourage towns, schools,...Read more
Conserving pollinators: a North American concern
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August 5, 2020
This past February, in Oaxaca, Mexico, the Commission for Environmental Cooperation held its first workshop on pollinator conservation . The...Read more
Syrphid flies and bee flies: two pretty flies that are pretty useful!
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July 29, 2020
When we think of pollinating insects, honeybees and bumblebees are the first things that come to mind. Nevertheless, other insects, including some...Read more
What’s the deal with social wasps and hornets in Québec?
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June 3, 2020
This year, extreme heat came early. Since insects depend on the temperature to become active, they’re already very busy around us. That’s especially...Read more
Discover pollinator nesting boxes, a boon for your garden!
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May 20, 2020
Pollinators are essential for our vegetable gardens, boosting the production of a number of our favorite fruits and vegetables in a significant way...Read more
Pollinators: an essential link in most terrestrial ecosystems
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June 17, 2019
Without pollinating insects, the landscapes all around us would be drastically different. It’s estimated that these insects take part in the...Read more
City butterflies…
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March 27, 2018
Butterflies Go Free isn’t the only place in town to get a good look at butterflies. Were you aware that many of Québec’s butterfly species can be...Read more
