The Bees in Your Backyard

Discover the fascinating world of North America’s bees! With over 4,000 bee species across the United States and Canada, this comprehensive guide offers an engaging and visually stunning introduction to these vital pollinators.

Perfect for both amateur naturalists and experts, The Bees in Your Backyard dispels myths about bees and provides essential tips for identifying them in the field. From understanding their natural history to learning how to attract them to your backyard, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone curious about bees.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Guide: Covers every bee family and genus in North America, detailing identification features, nesting habits, diets, and distributions.
• Stunning Photography: Features 900+ full-color photos of bees in gardens, parks, trails, and wild spaces.
• Practical Tips: Offers pointers for identifying bees, understanding their role as pollinators, and creating a bee-friendly habitat.
• Expert Authors:
  • Joseph S. Wilson, assistant professor of biology at Utah State University, has studied bees and wasps for over a decade.
  • Olivia Messinger Carril, PhD in plant biology, has spent nearly 20 years researching bees and the flowers they visit.

What People Are Saying

• "A must-have for bee lovers of all stripes." – Wild About Ants
• "Engaging and easy to read... perfect for students and amateurs." – Buzz about Bees
• "An entertaining reference to identify bees in your garden." – American Gardener

Why You'll Love This Book

Whether you're an experienced naturalist, a gardener hoping to attract more pollinators or just someone curious about the bees buzzing by, The Bees in Your Backyard is an invaluable resource. Learn to recognize and appreciate the incredible diversity of bees that play a critical role in our ecosystems.