News
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Queen Quest: The search for overwintering bumble bees
Published on November 21, 2019
How you can help researchers understand where bumble bees spend the cold months.
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MSU Extension receives endowed gift to grow ‘Heroes to Hives’ veterans program
Published on November 11, 2019
The Dick L. Wendorf Endowment for Veterans Initiatives will support the MSU Extension beekeeping program, Heroes to Hives.
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Bee, wasp or hornet nest: Which one is it?
Published on November 8, 2019
Before you go about destroying a nest, you need to determine whether it is a nest of bees, wasps or hornets.
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MSU Extension’s Lawn and Garden Hotline continues to assist callers
Published on October 15, 2019
Available now Monday thru Friday from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. EST, statewide responder teams answer calls.
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Register now for national conference on protecting pollinators in urban landscapes
Published on September 4, 2019
The 2019 Protecting Pollinators in Urban Landscapes Conference, held Oct. 7-9 at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, features nationally and internationally known speakers.
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Insects that look like bees
Published on August 30, 2019
It acts like a bee, but is it a bee? Many insects imitate bees and are also helpful for your yard and garden.
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The pollinators have not disappeared from your garden
Published on August 26, 2019
Several issues may explain why you did not notice pollinators this year.
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Looking for a summertime pollinator activity? Help us hunt the range of the native squash bee!
Published on August 12, 2019
Researchers are trying to determine the range of squash bees in the United States and are counting on citizen scientists to help by filling out data sheets.
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How to protect pollinators in urban landscapes and gardens
Published on July 11, 2019
A new 2019 update is now available for the most complete guide to protecting pollinators while gardening, growing flowers or managing trees, shrubs or turfgrass in urban areas.
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Diversity in when milkweeds emerge supports monarch butterflies
Published on June 21, 2019
The timing of milkweed emergence determines egg-laying opportunities for monarchs
