MSU Extension Gardening in Michigan

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  How to protect and increase pollinators in your landscape

  Published on May 1, 2019
  Protecting & enhancing pollinators in urban landscapes (US North Central Rgn) helps you attract pollinators and protect them from pesticides. Download full publication or click articles below to view sections of publication. Author: David Smitley, MSU

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  Vegetable Pollinator Stewardship Guide

  Published on April 16, 2021
  This vegetable pollinator stewardship guide highlights practices to support pollinator health. This guide is part of the Michigan Managed Pollinator Protection Plan.

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  Michigan Managed Pollinator Protection Plan

  Published on March 2, 2021
  The purpose of Michigan’s Managed Pollinator Protection Plan (MP3) is to improve and protect the health of pollinators in Michigan, while simultaneously protecting our crops, property, and human health.

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  National MP3 Working Group

  Published on March 2, 2021
  The Managed Pollinator Protection Plans (MP3) working group was established in 2020 through a North Central IPM Center grant. This group facilitates a coordinated effort for sharing resources and eliminating redundant efforts.

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  Starting and Keeping Bees in Michigan: Rules and Regulations

  Published on March 2, 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.

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  Blueberry Pollinator Stewardship Guide

  Published on January 19, 2021
  This blueberry pollinator stewardship guide highlights practices to support pollinator health. This guide is part of the Michigan Managed Pollinator Protection Plan.

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  Smart Gardening: What makes a pollinator rare or endangered?

  Published on March 16, 2020
  This tip sheet introduces a few of the rarer pollinators that are poorly known and only referred to by their scientific names.

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  Smart Gardening: Know the insects that look like bees

  Published on October 1, 2019
  Smart Gardening tip sheet on knowing and identifying the insects that look like bees.

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  Smart gardening for kids: How to make your yard bee-friendly

  Published on January 1, 2019
  Smart Gardening tip sheet for kids on how to make your yard bee-friendly

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  Smart Gardening: Pollination in vegetable gardens and backyard fruit

  Published on October 1, 2018
  Smart Gardening tip sheet on pollination in vegetable gardens and backyard fruit

• Establishing Wildflower Habitat to Support Pollinators of Michigan Fruit Crops (E3360)

  Published on July 26, 2017