Current predictions suggest that in temperate zones climate change will increase the
frequency of extreme events such as summer droughts, leading to deficit in water availability …

Urbanization affects the occurrence, abundance and distribution of pollinators worldwide.
Although urban green spaces support many pollinators, global estimates of urban pollinator …

Highlights•Over 80 different species of bees have been introduced around the world.•Non-
native bees range from solitary to social, and managed to unmanaged.•There exists a …

Native bees are declining in many regions, often associated with loss of natural habitat.
Urbanisation replaces natural vegetation with a highly-modified landscape, where …

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

Complex biotic networks of invaders and their new environments pose immense challenges
for researchers aiming to predict current and future occupancy of introduced species. This …

With insect population declines, cities are important habitats for wild pollinators. Urban
beekeeping is an increasingly popular activity, yet honeybees present important risks to wild …

Due to the widespread use of pesticides and the lack of floral resources in many agricultural
landscapes, beekeepers have moved numerous honey bee colonies in protected areas …

Maintaining the diversity of wild bees is a priority for preserving ecosystem function and
promoting stability and productivity of agroecosystems. However, wild bee communities face …

Social Impact Statement Positive interactions between people and nature inspire behaviours
that are in harmony with biodiversity conservation and also afford physical and mental …