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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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Common Flower Visitors in Michigan
Published on September 17, 2024
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Supporting Beekeepers & Protecting Pollinators
Published on June 4, 2024
MSU Extension’s apiculture team provides information and resources for beekeepers to improve honey bee colony management practices and health outcomes. -
Beekeeping Assistive Technology
Published on April 9, 2024
A guide with examples of assistive technologies that enable beekeepers with medical impairments to manage hives and sell honey. -
Beekeeping smoker maintenance
Published on January 10, 2024
Tips for maintaining and repairing your beekeeping smoker. -
MSU Indoor honey bee storage
Published on December 26, 2023
Michigan State University indoor wintering facility for honey bees constructed in 2023. -
What to do if you suspect your honey bee colonies are harmed by pesticides
Published on November 16, 2023
How to report suspected pesticide exposure to your Michigan honey bee colonies -
Understanding city beekeeping ordinances
Published on November 14, 2023
Keeping bees safely and legally in Michigan cities.