Planting Mixes of Flowers helps keep bees Healthyfeatured
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“No Mow May” Ordinance passed in Michigan!featured
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In order to assist the pollinators as the spring season starts up, a “no mow” ordinance has been passed. https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/unanimously-passed-ann-arbor-residents-cannot-mow-their-lawn-until-may-31?fbclid=IwAR2faholimYCOi-__VLVvFMFnUkPkyoWpY8nkvv4RRdgEyS2QZEqWAKHyEg
Spring 2022 at the Bee Yardfeatured
Posted in Bee Knowledge, Honey, Honey Bee Behavior, Honey Bee Colonies, Honey Bee Forage, Honey Bee Swarms, Pollinators and pollination, Swarming
https://www.facebook.com/100003771150746/videos/513051850426013/
Pesticides and Herbicides-Danger!featured
Bees can’t “mask-up” to protect themselves! Be judicious and use minimal amounts of chemicals in your garden. Read and follow the label if you must use them.
Using Insect and Tick Repellents Safelyfeatured
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I’m always hesitant to use any bug repellent sprays or creams as I’m afraid of the possible residual effect it might have when I work the bees. Here’s an article from Penn State Extension that discusses the safe use of these chemicals.
Catasauqua Garden Clubfeatured
Posted in Pollinators and pollination
Attended the monthly meeting to hear guest speaker, Dr. Amy Korman, an entomologist with the Penn State County Extension office for Lehigh and Northampton counties. Very enlightening presentation. She is a great resource to consult regarding home garden pollinators and plantings to attract them.
Pollinators on Buckwheatfeatured
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Photo credits to Debra Robert’s.
Praising the Pollinators at Penn Statefeatured
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Follow the link to learn about a special project. https://www.wnep.com/article/entertainment/places/on-the-pa-road/on-the-pennsylvania-road-praising-pollinators-at-penn-state/523-9b46a5cb-9600-475c-b36b-2f719f32b6cc
Help the Pollinators in Whitehall Townshipfeatured
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Follow the link and read “Pollinators and Home Garden Plantings” on page 10 of the Fall 2021 Whitehall Township Newsletter to find ways you can help the pollinators to thrive in your home area. This article also links to another post on our website for a more extensive discussion. http://www.whitehalltownship.org/forms/newsletter.pdf
Robots replacing bees as pollinators?featured
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Robots replacing bees as pollinators? ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE BUZZ OFF, BEES. POLLINATION ROBOTS ARE HERE. Advances in artificial intelligence are helping some startups develop another way to pollinate plants, which could increase yield compared with insects and human workers Across the globe, startups are testing robots to pollinate everything from blueberries to almonds. ILLUSTRATION: JUSTIN METZ Read more
