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MSU Extension workshops for beekeepers
Published on September 3, 2014
Join us Sept. 12 or 19 to learn about honey removal from bee hives, mites and wintering strategies. -
Planting garden center flowers is good for bees and other beneficial insects
Published on June 25, 2014
The discovery of neonicotinoid insecticide in leaves and flowers of some garden center plants should not stop you from buying and planting flowers because the benefit to bees far outweighs the potential risk. -
Get your buzz on: Third annual Bee Palooza marks National Pollinator Week at MSU
Published on June 12, 2014
Join us Sunday, June 22, at the MSU Horticulture Gardens to have fun and learn all about pollinators! -
New project looking for bee keepers and growers with cover crops in Michigan
Published on June 9, 2014
This project will document benefits of cover crops as habitat and nutritional sources for pollinators. Respond to the project manager if interested. -
Growing a variety of flowering plants helps bees and other beneficial insects
Published on May 20, 2014
Growing a mixture of annuals, perennials and flowering trees and shrubs will help bees and other beneficial insects that provide natural control of plant pests. -
Bumble flower beetles: Not your typical grub
Published on May 9, 2014
“Little brown bumble bees” buzzing around low to the ground are actually beetles that pollinate flowers and decompose organic matter. -
Pollinator gardens can be effective educational tools
Published on November 14, 2012
Food systems and ecology are tied together and can be demonstrated in pollinator gardens. -
Pollination for crops and pesticide use
Published on April 11, 2006
Pollination is the crucial first step toward obtaining good yields. -
Pollination tips for tree fruit
Published on April 11, 2006
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Using bees for pollination of small fruit crops
Published on April 11, 2006