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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

Common Flower Visitors in Michigan

Published on May 19, 2025
This document describes features and behaviors unique to 5 groups of bees and 5 butterfly species. These signs can be downloaded and used in your garden to highlight common pollinators.
Michigan Wild Bee Identification Cards

Published on May 12, 2025
These bee identification cards can help you learn about bees that you might see visiting flowers in your neighborhood.
Managed Pollinator Protection Working Group

Published on April 7, 2025
The Managed Pollinator Protection working group was established in 2020 through a North Central IPM Center grant. This group facilitates a coordinated effort for providing extension and education on managed pollinator protection.
What to do if you suspect your honey bee colonies are harmed by pesticides

Published on March 13, 2025
How to report suspected pesticide exposure to your Michigan honey bee colonies
Apiculture programs and resources from Michigan State University Extension

Published on February 21, 2025
Education and outreach in Michigan to support beekeepers and honey bees.
Rolling Kneeler Cart Design Plans

Published on January 21, 2025
Michigan AgrAbility sponsored a 2024 Mechanical Engineering capstone project for a client in need of a rolling kneeler cart, leading to the development and prototyping of a motorized cart that can move up to 0.34 feet per second.
Emergency response to accidents involving honey bees

Published on October 22, 2024
Information for first responders for dealing with a vehicle accident or breakdown containing honey bee hives.
Bee Environment Elevation System (BEES) Building Instructions

Published on September 10, 2024
The Bee Environment Elevation System, “BEES”, is a relatively inexpensive mechanical hive lifter that can be built at home.
Budgeting for Prairie Strips

Published on June 10, 2024
This bulletin shows how to calculate where and how prairie strips can be a financial benefit to the farm operation.
Prairie Strip Partial Budget Tool

Published on June 10, 2024
This partial budget tool is an editable spreadsheet made to determine gains and losses from converting row crop areas to restored prairie.