News
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Somewhere for the pollinators to go: A case study of establishing large-scale pollinator habitat
Published on November 22, 2021
Establishing pollinator habitat through the Bee & Butterfly Habitat Fund’s Seed a Legacy Program in southeast Michigan. -
Bee, wasp or hornet nest: Which one is it?
Published on October 12, 2021
Before you go about destroying a nest, you need to determine whether it is a nest of bees, wasps or hornets. -
Drive-by botany: Frost aster and evening primrose
Published on September 27, 2021
Profiles of common Michigan roadside flora in mid-September 2021. -
USDA funds available to establish pollinator habitat on your land
Published on August 20, 2021
You may be eligible for federal financial assistance to help you establish a pollinator planting. -
Michigan insects in the garden – Season 2 Week 6: Wool carder bees
Published on July 28, 2021
A territorial, fuzzy, non-native bee. -
Rules and regulations for selling honey in Michigan
Published on July 7, 2021
A comprehensive guide for beekeepers who want to process and sell honey or honey related products direct or wholesale. -
Drive-by botany: Golden Alexanders and Arrowwood viburnum
Published on June 14, 2021
Profiles of common Michigan roadside flora in early June 2021. -
New on-campus center to serve as hub of MSU pollinator research, teaching, outreach
Published on June 8, 2021
MSU and partner organizations have invested in the creation of the Pollinator Performance Center, an on-campus space for pollinator-related activities. -
High heat during blueberry bloom: Great for pollination, as long as it doesn’t get too hot
Published on May 18, 2021
Warm, sunny days promote blueberry pollinator activity but beware of temperatures approaching 95 degrees Fahrenheit in the next week. -
Pollinator stewardship guide for vegetable growers
Published on April 16, 2021
Growers, beekeepers and MSU Extension provided input on a vegetable pollinator stewardship guide to protect and support managed pollinators.