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What should I do if I find a swarm of bees?

Published on May 10, 2022
Contact a local beekeeper if you find a swarm of honey bees.
MSU’s Earth Day projects feature a fundraising campaign for MSU Extension apiaries

Published on April 22, 2022
You can support pollinator programming and education in Michigan by making a donation!
Spring 2022 Mite-A-Thon is April 30 through May 15

Published on April 22, 2022
Beekeepers can participate in a North American effort to collect varroa mite infestation data in honey bee colonies.
Flowering Bee Lawns with James Wolfin

Learn how to support pollinators by turning your grass into a flowering bee lawn
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.
The Micro Farm Program: A USDA crop insurance program that can benefit beekeepers

Published on February 24, 2022
A new crop insurance program can help small-scale producers like beekeepers manage financial risk.
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.
Starting and Keeping Bees in Michigan: Rules and Regulations

Published on December 23, 2021
Before keeping bees in any state, it is important to know all the rules and regulations to make sure your apiary can run smoothly, and the health of your bees and your neighbors are protected.
Managed Pollinator Protection Plan update from Michigan State University Extension

Published on December 20, 2021
Education and outreach in Michigan to support pollinator health in Michigan through education and outreach for judicious use of pesticides and increasing pollinator habitat.
Apiculture Extension update from Michigan State University Extension

Published on December 20, 2021
Education and outreach in Michigan to support beekeepers and honey bees.
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.
Heroes to Hives program teaches beekeeping to U.S. military veterans

Published on November 3, 2021
Registration is open for current and former U.S. service members to enroll in the Heroes to Hives online course.
Beehaviors with Dr. Zachary Huang

Learn about fascinating honey bee "beehaviors."
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.
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
Michigan Bee Plants with Dr. Zachary Huang

Learn about the major honey plants in Michigan
The buzz about native bees with Dr. Michelle Fearon

Learn about interacting factors affecting native bees
Michigan honey is always in season

Published on March 22, 2018
Thank your local honey bees for this sweet treat.