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The Small Hive Beetle: A Potential Pest in Honey Bee Colonies in Oregon

Although no significant damage has been reported from this pest in Oregon and it is not clear whether this beetle can thrive in this state, the beetle has been a menace in many states and poses a threat ...

Karessa Torgerson, Carolyn Breece, Ramesh Sagili, Dewey Caron | Jun 2016 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

How to Reduce Bee Poisoning from Pesticides

An overview of how a variety of wild and managed bees and their pollination activities are affected by pesticide application. Provides guidelines for how beekeepers, growers, and pesticide applicators can work ...

Louisa Hooven, Ramesh Sagili, Erik Johansen | Mar 2016 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Overwintered Honey Bee Nucleus Colonies: Big Solutions in Small Packages

This publication describes how commercial and backyard beekeepers can minimize colony losses through such best management practices as establishing nucleus colonies, which can provide quick resolution for many beekeeping problems.

Ramesh Sagili, Carolyn Breece, Karessa Torgerson, Harry Vanderpool | Oct 2015 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Pollinator-Friendly Best Management Practices for Federal Lands

Honey bees, native bees, butterflies, moths, flies, bats, and beetles contribute substantially to the food production systems of the United States, to the economic vitality of the agricultural sector, and to the health of our environment.

May 2015 | Online resource

What are these blue sheds facing the sunrise?

Q: There is a chunk of farmland between Ontario and Vale that has a number of small, blue shacks on it (mostly on the north side of Hwy 20). Driving past (at highway speeds) we could not figure out what they were for. ...

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Hedgerow planting for pollinators: Western Oregon & Washington

This document provides in-depth guidance on how to install dense vegetation in a linear design to enhance the pollen, nectar and nesting habitat of pollinators.

The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation | Jun 2013 | Online resource

Evaluating Honey Bee Colonies for Pollination

In this publication, commercial growers who rent honey bees for pollination and beekeepers who provide pollination services will find information on honey bee colony strength evaluation, average number of colonies ...

Ramesh Sagili, Michael Burgett | Jan 2011 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Agroforestry: Sustaining Native Bee Habitat For Crop Pollination

Over 100 North American crop species rely on insect pollinators. While large farms now depend on European honey bees due to reduced habitat for native bees, research suggests that native bees can be effective pollinators if enough habitat is available.

Aug 2006 | Online resource

The Wildlife Garden: Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus)

This publication describes hummingbirds and their habits. It explains what type of habitat they need and how you can provide habitat in your yard. Includes sources of additional information and fun facts.

Jenelle Jones, Sarah Sells | Nov 2004 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)