pollinators

Georgia destroys nest of hornet bee predator

To protect the state's honeybee population, Georgia agricultural officials have detected and destroyed the nest of a yellow-legged hornet’s nest. The yellow-legged hornet feeds on a variety of in... more »

Aphids discourage pollinators from tropical milkweed

Though aphids are the bane of many home gardeners’ existence, a new study University of Florida (UF) study shows the tiny pests also pose problems for the iconic monarch butterfly. Insect pollina... more »

North Michigan Perennial Farm Ecosystem conference scheduled

The second annual Perennial Farm Ecosystem Conference hosted by northern Michigan's Leelanau Conservation District plans to educate growers about a systems approach to growing perennial crops. ... more »

Healthy orchards

A cover crop program designed to create a nutrient rich environment for pollinators more »

A map of the rusty patched bumble bee’s genome offers new approach to saving this pollinator

A detailed, high-resolution map of the rusty patched bumble bee's genome has been released by USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) scientists, offering... more »

CDFA accepting grant applications for pollinator habitat program

The 12-week application period opened Aug. 31, 2022, and will close on Nov. 23, 2022, at 5 p.m. PT.  more »

OSU grant studying nutritional value of flowering plants to improve bee health

Seventy-five percent of the nation's bees travel to California for almond bloom, so knowing the nutritional value of various pollens is important to the crops that depend on them. more »