Bumble bees are great pollinators of many crops, including tomatoes, bell peppers and strawberries. Some of these crops are grown in greenhouses, while others are grown in open fields. I was interested to know whether the longevity of individual bumble bees (Bombus atratus) changes depending on the environment where the colonies are placed: greenhouse, fields, or laboratory. I found that workers have similar longevity in greenhouses and field conditions, but it is shorter compared to laboratory conditions. All the details here.