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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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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 -
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
This guide provides step-by-step instructions for establishing a perennial wildflower planting to support pollinators of Michigan perennial fruit crops. -
Building and Managing Bee Hotels for Wild Bees
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. -
Varroa Mite Testing Kit
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. -
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.