Pollinators
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What spotted lanternfly means for beekeepers with Dr. Robyn Underwood
This video focuses on spotted lanternfly, an invasive pest that has been found in Michigan, and its potential impact on honey bees and beekeepers. Pennsylvania has dealt with spotted lanternflies for years and can offer its experience to Michigan beekeepers on what they may be able to expect.
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Large-scale pollinator habitat through the Bee & Butterfly Habitat Fund's Seed a Legacy program
Learn about the Bee & Butterfly Habitat Fund's Seed a Legacy program, which supports large-scale pollinator habitat. Jeremy Rhodes shares his experience and provide a case study, and Elsa Gallagher, Habitat Program Coordinator for the Bee & Butterfly Habitat Fund, speaks about about the program.
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New edition of Tools for Varroa Management from the Honey Bee Health Coalition
Published on August 25, 2022
The new edition includes extensive revisions, treatment tables, and updates for beekeepers to manage Varroa mites. -
Farm Budgets: Turning Your Beekeeping Hobby into a Business
Learn how to turn your beekeeping hobby into a farm business
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Flowering Bee Lawns with James Wolfin
Learn how to support pollinators by turning your grass into a flowering bee lawn
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Pollinator supportive trees and shrubs for farm and orchard windbreaks
Published on April 8, 2022
Fruit growers can support bee health and other wildlife by thoughtfully selecting woody plants for their windbreaks. -
Key Wildlife Pests of Fruit and How to Promote and Protect Pollinators in Fruit Systems
Learn more about key wildlife pests to be on the lookout for as well as how you can promote and protect pollinators on your operation.
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Special collection of scientific articles on honey bee research from the Journal of Insect Science
Published on February 22, 2022
A collection of articles on recent honey bee research is available for free online. -
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. -
Beehaviors with Dr. Zachary Huang
Learn about fascinating honey bee "beehaviors."
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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. -
Other Pests and Diseases of the Honey Bees with Mark Dykes
Varroa mites have been well established to be a major cause of colony health issues, but honey bees face many other pests and diseases. Learn about these other pests and diseases in this video.
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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. -
Native bees of Michigan with Dr. Rebecca Tonietto
Learn about native bees of Michigan
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Michigan Bee Plants with Dr. Zachary Huang
Learn about the major honey plants in Michigan
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The buzz about native bees with Dr. Michelle Fearon
Learn about interacting factors affecting native bees
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Michigan honey is always in season
Published on March 22, 2018
Thank your local honey bees for this sweet treat. -
Native Bees for Pollination
Exploring the possibilities and techniques for keeping solitary cavity-nesting bees.
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Beekeeping for Pollination and Honey
Getting started with beekeeping for pollination and honey