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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. -
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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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. -
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. -
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Vegetable gardening series offered at 2016 West Michigan Home and Garden Show
Article
Published on February 8, 2016
The Smart Vegetable Garden Series, March 3-4, 2016, is open to anyone interested in learning more about healthy soils, smart techniques for efficiency, nutrients, season extenders, pest management and pollinators. -
Smart lawn care to protect pollinators
Article
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. -
Purple deadnettle and henbit: Two common garden spring weeds
Article
Published on April 28, 2016
Learn how to identify purple deadnettle and henbit, two commonly confused weedy members of the mint family. -
Are bumble bees causing my tomato flowers to fall off?
Article
Published on April 12, 2019
Early market hoop house tomato growers are reporting blossom drop soon after bumble bee delivery, but the flower abortions are probably not caused by bees. -
Blueberry pollination workshops on November 4, 2015
Article
Published on October 7, 2015
Workshops designed to give blueberry growers a better understanding of pollination during bloom. -
What do you really know about bees?
Article
Published on December 6, 2017
Learn about the top four misconceptions about all bees. -
The grass-carrying wasp: A solitary wasp that builds nests in unusual places
Article
Published on November 29, 2017
Grass-carrying wasps build their distinctive nests in the tracks of storm windows as well as abandoned insect galleries and hollow plant stems. -
Pollinator conference in Traverse City to benefit landscapers and arborists
Article
Published on August 15, 2017
Landscape, garden and turfgrass professionals will hear from nationally-known experts at fun and educational Protecting Pollinators in Urban Landscape Conference, Oct. 9–11, 2017, in Traverse City, Michigan.
