Bees In Rooftop Habitats

While it may seem strange that these insects live more than 50 stories up in the middle of the Windy City, Corky Schnadt, president of the Illinois State Beekeepers Association, notes that a Chicago rooftop is a surprisingly good habitat for beekeeping. Honey bees travel up to...

Rooftop bees global star has risen nearly as quickly as the Beatles.Green roofs provide vegetation for water control, wildlife habitat, and better urban air quality.

To attract pollinators to your rooftop garden, plant diverse flowers with varied bloom times, provide water sources, and avoid pesticides. Creating a welcoming habitat encourages bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects to visit and thrive.