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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)

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

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

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)

PolliNation Podcast

For people making bold strides to improve the health of pollinators.

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