Pollination and Bees
Information on pollination and bees, including gardening for native pollinators, such as butterflies, hummingbirds and beneficial insects like moths and wasps. Tips on bee health, Beekeeping 101, and pollination requirements for fruits and nuts.
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ArticlesMethods to Control Varroa Mites: An Integrated Pest Management Approach
Varroa mites (Varroa destructor), are the most influential of all of the pests and diseases of the European honey bee (Apis mellifera) today. -
Guides and Publications$13.00Master Gardener Calendar
This calendar, developed annually by Master Gardeners, includes gardening tips, information, and full-color images. -
ArticlesBeneficial Insects Can Help the Garden Flourish
Flies in the family Syrphidae are helpful allies in the garden and in the greenhouse or nursery. -
ArticlesPollinator Health and Pesticides
As a general rule, insecticides are more toxic to pollinators than fungicides and herbicides, but not all insecticides are toxic to pollinators. -
ArticlesAlcohol Wash for Varroa Mite Monitoring
An alcohol wash is the best method for monitoring Varroa mite populations in honey bee colonies. -
NewsBook Review: Wasps by Heather Holm
Date Posted 5/31/2022Wasps: Their Biology, Diversity, and Role as Beneficial Insects and Pollinators of Native Plants may make you rethink your opinion of this insect group. -
ArticlesNative Shrubs for Pollinators
The continued creation of pollinator habitat in the average home garden is essential, not only for the pollinators themselves but also for the vast majority of land species on Earth, including us. -
Webinars$5.00
Honey Bee Artificial Insemination
When 02/21/2022Learn about the process of artificial insemination on honey bees during this on-demand webinar! -
Webinars$5.00
Interactions Between Spotted Lanternflies and Honey Bees
When 01/21/2022Learn about how honey bees and Spotted Lanternflies interact during this on-demand webinar! -
VideosGrowing Gardeners: Bees and Pollinators – What’s All the Buzz About?
Bees are one of our most precious resources. They have a very important job pollinating flowers. This series is all about bees, pollination, and things we can do to help our friends, the bees. -
ArticlesA Quick Reference Guide to Honey Bee Parasites, Pests, Predators, and Diseases
Fact sheet on common honey bee maladies, including varroa mite, tracheal mite, bee louse, skunks, bears, foulbrood, and nosema. -
NewsPenn State Extension Master Gardeners Support Bee Monitoring Project in PA
Date Posted 10/7/2021The Penn State Extension Master Gardeners plan for second year of bee monitoring. Specially trained volunteers will help expand baseline knowledge of bee biodiversity in Pennsylvania. -
ArticlesFeeding the Flower Flies: How to Attract Flies to Your Garden
Though flies may have a bad reputation, many are actually beneficial pollinators. Find out more about flower flies and the plants and gardening practices that will nurture them. -
WorkshopsGardening for the Pollinators - for Youth
Youth ages 8-12 will learn about pollinators during this day camp! -
NewsBook Review of "Bees: An Identification and Native Plant Forage Guide"
Date Posted 5/28/2021This book by Heather Holm makes a case for the importance of bees in the residential landscape along with how to identify and support them. -
Guides and Publications$5.00Biology and Pollination Services of the Squash Bee
In this booklet, you will learn more about the biology of squash bees, Eucera (Peponapis) pruinosa, and how to help them thrive on your Cucurbita farm or in your garden. -
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Pollinator Series: Gardening for Pollinators
When Watch NowRecorded Jul 22, 2020Learn what to plant in your garden to bring the pollinators to your yard in this live webinar! -
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Pollinator Series: Bee Biodiversity in Pennsylvania
When Watch NowRecorded Jul 15, 2020This webinar is all about Pennslvania bees and open to gardeners, farmers, and bee-enthusiasts. -
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Pollinator Series: Bumble Bee Biology and Management for Pollination
When Watch NowRecorded Jul 8, 2020Gardeners, farmers, and bee-enthusiasts are invited to join us for this informative webinar. -
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Pollinator Series: Bee Nutritional Ecology from Flowers to Landscapes
When Watch NowRecorded Jun 24, 2020Join us to learn what flowers bees prefer when they collect nectar for pollination.
