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Starting and Keeping Bees in Michigan: Rules and Regulations
Digital Document
Published on May 4, 2016
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. -
Native bees for pollination
Digital Document
Published on August 17, 2016
Exploring the possibilities and techniques for keeping solitary cavity-nesting bees. -
Beekeeping for pollination and honey
Digital Document
Published on January 11, 2016
Getting started with beekeeping for pollination and honey -
2019 Squash Bee Pollinator Citizen Science Workshop - Escanaba
Event
Date: Jul 20, 2019
Learn about Monarch butterflies, how to ID and monitor squash bees pollinators as part of a Citizen Science project, and more about 'Healthy Hives' in the p.m. -
Minimizing Pesticide Risk to Bees in Fruit Crops (E3245)
Digital Document
Published on June 1, 2015
Pollinating insects, of which bees are the most important, contribute significantly to the yield and quality of fruit crops in the United States. Pollination services provided by bees are worth billions of dollars annually to fruit crop industries. -
Varroa Mite Testing Kit (E3253)
Digital Document
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. -
Establishing Wildflower Habitat to Support Pollinators of Michigan Fruit Crops (E3360)
Digital Document
Published on July 26, 2017
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Bees of the Great Lakes Region and Wildflowers to Support Them (E3282)
Digital Document
Published on April 29, 2016
The pocket-sized guide is designed to help farmers and gardeners identify the many species of bees inhabiting Michigan and the rest of the Great Lakes region. -
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Master Gardener Detroit (Wayne County)
Event
Date: Aug 17, 2019
The MSU Extension Master Gardener Program is a volunteer leader training program for people who are enthusiastic to learn science based environmentally friendly gardening practices and share this knowledge with others to improve Michigan communities. -
Master Gardener Grand Rapids (Kent County)
Event
Date: Sep 03, 2019
The MSU Extension Master Gardener Program is a volunteer leader training program for people who are enthusiastic to learn science based environmentally friendly gardening practices and share this knowledge with others to improve Michigan communities. -
Master Gardener Waterford (Oakland County)
Event
Date: Aug 17, 2019
The MSU Extension Master Gardener Program is a volunteer leader training program for people who are enthusiastic to learn science based environmentally friendly gardening practices and share this knowledge with others to improve Michigan communities. -
Smart Gardening: Pollination in vegetable gardens and backyard fruit
Digital Document
Published on October 1, 2018
Smart Gardening tip sheet on pollination in vegetable gardens and backyard fruit -
New resources in Michigan provide seeds for pollinator habitat
Article
Published on January 11, 2019
Project Wingspan and Bee and Butterfly Habitat Fund expand their programs to Michigan and will provide seeds to help increase pollinator habitat. -
Factors that threaten pollinator health
Article
Published on May 1, 2019
Most researchers agree that a combination of factors is causing declines in bee and pollinator populations, including loss of habitat or flowers that provide pollen and nectar, pesticide exposure, parasites and pathogens. -
Landscape plants and wildflowers attractive to butterflies for nectar feeding
Article
Published on May 1, 2019
Many of the flowering plants attractive to bees will also be visited by butterflies. However, butterflies are attracted to flowers almost entirely for feeding on nectar. -
Using pollinator gardens to help teach math
Article
Published on January 29, 2019
Engaging youth in planning and designing a pollinator garden can help them gain comfort with math. -
New webinars available for greenhouse growers
Article
Published on March 3, 2015
Pre-recorded webinars on how to grow “bee-friendly” plants and tools to use for crop scheduling are now available. -
Helping honey bees pollinate pickling cucumber fields
Article
Published on January 21, 2019
Watch our new video to learn more about pollinating cucumbers by honey bees. -
Creating and maintaining pollinator friendly habitat
Article
Published on May 1, 2019
Many types of insects feed on pollen and nectar, although two types of pollinators receive the most attention: bees and butterflies.
