Pollinator of the Month: Bumble Bees
An illustrated graphic of three bumble bees.

FACT: Bumble bees vibrate muscles in their thorax to dislodge trapped pollen, which is called buzz pollination.

Explore at www.aces.edu/go/GreatSoutheastPollinatorCensus.

 

Bethany O’Rear, Extension Agent, Home Horticulture, Auburn University

Revised February 2026, Pollinator of the Month, ANR-3138

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