With the hammering that honeybee populations have taken over the last few years, farmers have been reminded how vital pollinators are for good yields. And as honeybee hives continue to be hit with odd maladies, the question is: Can native pollinators fill the gap?. Research in northwest Arkansas is looking at how bumblebees can fit the bill. Can they be enticed to artificial nesting boxes? Can farmers count on different species’ life cycles to pollinate certain crops?: For the next several years, Amber Tripodi, a graduate student at the University of Arkansas, will be conducting studies to answer those, and other, questions.