Ms. Heather Holm, Author and Restoration Specialist, 20 minutes.
How to identify 5 families of native bees in landscapes, provide identification and life history information, nest site descriptions, especially in spring and fall. crops: apples, squash, blue berries, tomatoes
Dr. Karl Foord, Extension Educator Entomology, UMinnesota, 20 minutes.
How to conserve bees in the landscape. Favorite nectar and pollen hosts, what crops that they pollinate, time of activity, any other information on pollination services, and how to properly use insecticides. crops: apples, squash, blue berries, tomatoes
Dr. Dan Cariveau, Assistant Professor Ecology Bees, UMinnesota, 20 minutes.
In general what do we know about bee communities, how they coexist, are they in decline.
Dr. Vera Krischik, Associate Professor, Extension Specialist Entomology, UMinnesota, Moderator and Dr. Mary Meyer, Professor, Extension Specialist Horticulture, UMinnesota
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Additional Resources:
Heather Holm : Restoring the Landscape with Native Plants
UM Krischik: Pollinator Conservation
UM Krischik: Poster on Bee Conservation, Save the Bees Plant Flowers and Trees
MDA: Pollinator Best Management Practices
Dr. Cariveau pdf: Global Pollinator Declines
Dr. Cariveau pdf: Plight of the Bees
Xerces Society: Pollinator Conservation
Dr Karl Foord: Pollinator Partnership Plant List
Dr Karl Foord: UC Davis IPM site
Dr Karl Foord: Colletes video on nests in ground
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