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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  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

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

  Published on July 26, 2017
  This guide provides step-by-step instructions for establishing a perennial wildflower planting to support pollinators of Michigan perennial fruit crops.

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  Building and Managing Bee Hotels for Wild Bees (E3337)

  Published on June 21, 2017
  In addition to their role for increasing bee abundance, building bee hotels can be educational and fun for people learning about wild bees.

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  Varroa Mite Testing Kit (E3253)

  Published on April 25, 2017
  The varroa mite is a devastating pest in honey bee colonies. This kit can be used as part of an Integrated Pest Management strategy to monitor varroa mite levels to determine if your colony is at risk or requires treatment.

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  Smart lawn care to protect pollinators

  Published on January 25, 2017
  Whether you choose weed-free or a more relaxed approach to your lawn, here are some practices that will keep it bee-friendly.

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  Smart Gardening to support monarchs

  Published on January 6, 2017
  Support monarchs with a season-long display of flowering trees, shrubs and perennials in your yard. Include milkweed for the caterpillars.

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  Growing milkweeds for monarch butterflies

  Published on June 10, 2016
  This two-page tip sheet includes colorful pictures of milkweeds and explains how you can support the survival of monarch butterflies by growing milkweeds in your home landscape or garden.

• Smart Gardening for Pollinators Webinar

  Published on May 23, 2016
  Recorded webinar on smart gardening for bees and other pollinators.