MSU Extension Pollinators & Pollination

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

Published on July 26, 2017
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.
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.
Growing milkweeds for monarch butterflies

Published on June 10, 2016
Starting and Keeping Bees in Michigan: Rules and Regulations

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.
Bees of the Great Lakes Region and Wildflowers to Support Them (E3282)

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.
Smart Gardening: Smart lawn alternatives to protect pollinators

Published on April 5, 2016
Create pollinator-friendly lawns that are inviting to bees and other pollinators.
Gardening for pollinators: Smart plants to support pollinators

Published on April 5, 2016
Pollinators and native bees will feed on many different types of flowering plants in your landscape and garden.
Minimizing Pesticide Risk to Bees in Fruit Crops (E3245)

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.
National MP3 Working Group

The Managed Pollinator Protection Plans (MP3) working group was established in 2020 through a North Central IPM Center grant. This group facilitates a coordinated effort for sharing resources and eliminating redundant efforts.
Michigan Managed Pollinator Protection Plan

The purpose of Michigan’s Managed Pollinator Protection Plan (MP3) is to improve and protect the health of pollinators in Michigan, while simultaneously protecting our crops, property, and human health.