Meghan Milbrath
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Assistant Professor, Apiculture
Department of Entomology
Phone:
517-884-9518
Email:
milbrat2@msu.edu
Bio
Concentrations
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Honey bee medicine training for veterinary practitioners
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Bacterial disease research
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Pollinator health during crop pollination
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Planting for pollinators
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Professional experience
Courses Taught
Research
Milbrath’s research focuses on identifying risk factors that affect the health of honey bees and other pollinators. Her lab takes an interdisciplinary approach rooted in epidemiology, environmental health and risk assessment to understand threats to pollinator health, particularly during crop pollination. Current projects examine how nutrition and pesticide exposure influence disease development and colony health, along with basic research on common honey bee pests and pathogens. By integrating field, laboratory, and computational studies, her program works to generate practical insights that support pollinator health and sustainability.
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Related Work
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2025 American Bee Research Conference proceedings
Published on September 8, 2025
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What to do if you suspect your honey bee colonies are harmed by pesticides
Published on March 13, 2025
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Apiculture programs and resources from Michigan State University Extension
Published on February 21, 2025
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Pollinator protection programs and resources from Michigan State University Extension
Published on February 21, 2025
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Getting started with beekeeping in Michigan
Published on February 20, 2025
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Michigan honey bee veterinarians contact list
Published on December 20, 2024
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2025 Generally Accepted Agricultural and Management Practices (GAAMPs) include changes to section on honey bees
Published on December 4, 2024
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Emergency response to accidents involving honey bees
Published on October 22, 2024
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MSU Pollinator Champions updated online course available
Published on October 14, 2024
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