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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.
MSU Extension co-hosts Michigan Beekeepers’ Association Virtual 2021 Fall Conference 10/22-10/23

Published on September 29, 2021
The Michigan Beekeepers’ Association Fall Virtual Conference promises content sure to interest beekeepers, people considering beekeeping, honey bee enthusiasts, and hive product developers.
Drive-by botany: Frost aster and evening primrose

Published on September 27, 2021
Profiles of common Michigan roadside flora in mid-September 2021.
Michigan insects in the garden – Season 2 Week 6: Wool carder bees

Published on July 28, 2021
A territorial, fuzzy, non-native bee.
Largest agriculture training program for military service members in U.S. continues expansion

Published on July 8, 2021
Heroes to Hives announces state partnerships to bring beekeeping education to more veterans.
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.
Survey of 2021 blueberry pollination practices

Published on June 22, 2021
Help this national team explore how growers pollinate their fields.
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.