News
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Biological control of invasive swallow-wort vines in Michigan
Published on December 10, 2020
A defoliating moth from eastern Europe may be the solution for long-term control of invasive vines that disrupt native plant and animal communities, including monarch butterflies. -
Honoring our veteran gardeners of Michigan
Published on November 10, 2020
Meet William Jacobs, 21 years in the Air Force and a lifetime of gardening expertise. -
The relationship between plant disease management and pollinator conservation
Published on October 15, 2020
What does disease management have to do with pollinators? -
Join Queen Quest to search for overwintering bumble bees
Published on October 13, 2020
How you can help researchers understand where bumble bees spend the cold months. -
Michigan insects in the garden – Week 13: Crabronid wasps
Published on September 3, 2020
These bee relatives are busy eating your garden pests. -
Michigan State University strengthens commitment to Michigan bees and beekeepers with two new positions
Published on August 28, 2020
Meghan Milbrath and Ana Heck’s new job assignments will boost pollinator outreach and research at MSU. -
National study documents U.S. specialty crop farmers can increase yields through improved pollination
Published on July 29, 2020
Largest study of its kind highlights opportunities to improve food security. -
ReGrow Milkweed for Monarchs: Last call to participate!
Published on July 14, 2020
You have until July 20 to join this crowd sourced MSU monarch butterfly conservation study. -
Michigan insects in the garden – Week 5: Bee flies
Published on July 9, 2020
Are these fuzzy flower visitors friend or foe? -
Michigan insects in the garden – Week 2: Green bees
Published on June 18, 2020
Bright green bees are flying under the radar in your garden.
