…bees and other pollen-collecting insects and hummingbirds. Sunflowers are noted as being allelopathic, which means that they emit a chemical that prevents other plants from propagating nearby. Amazingly, sunflowers can…
Plants that Attract Bees and Other Pollinators
…These might even be some plants you may not have even considered. Such as Borage. Known as the “starflower” and the “bee bush,” bees love this medicinal herb! Rosemary… honeybees…
Grow Milkweed for a Specific Insect
…bees and other pollinators. Butterflies don’t only need nectar, but also need food at the caterpillar stage. The leaves of all milkweed species are the ONLY food that the caterpillars…
Bumblebee Species Possible Listings Further Threatens California Ag
…impact on the bumblebees. Competition from other bees was also highlighted in the report as reducing pollen and nectar resources. “They blame the increased use of commercial honeybees. So as…
Weak Honey Bee Colonies May Fail From Cold Exposure During Shipping
…the hive rebounded from being transported. At the same time though, the bees’ genes involved in producing antibiotic peptides had increased activity, possibly as a way for the bees to…
Follow the Basic Steps for Stewardship of Treated Seed
…labeling; eliminate weeds in the field prior to planting; minimize dust by using advanced seed flow lubricants; “BeeAware” of honey bees and hives located near the field; ensure that any…
Dealing with Dandelions in the Garden
…play with and, bees and other beneficial insects love them. Birds also enjoy dandelion seeds. Some reasons to get rid of them: they’re ugly, invasive, and cause allergies. The key…
Honey Bee Colonies More Successful By Foraging on Non-Crop Fields
…colonies, and a colony’s success in the spring depends on total vitellogenin reserves carried by specialized bees over the winter. Vitellogenin prolongs the lifespans of queens and forager bees as…
Almond Matters: Extending Bloom Can Provide Better Opportunity
…cooler, bees aren’t flying and aren’t as active. So that could be another situation where that extension of the bloom period could be very valuable to the grower.” California has…
Bee Balm, an Important Garden Ally
…mint family. It’s also known as horsemint and wild bergamot, and is native to North America. It’s attractive to bees and other pollinating insects, as well as hummingbirds and beneficial…
ARS Microscopy Research Helps Unravel the Workings of a Major Honey Bee Pest
…by the mites, which were located directly above the bee’s fat body tissue. The images represent the first direct evidence that Varroa mites feed on adult bees, not just the larvae and…
Where You Should Plant Chamomile
…oil production in these plants. Chamomile also attracts friendly insects like bees and ladybugs to the garden, and repels mosquitos. It does not generally do as well indoors. It’s a…
Genome Published of the Small Hive Beetle, a Major Honey Bee Parasite
…in a bee colony: pollen, brood, honey, dead adult bees and combs) and cause honey to ferment in the process. If the number of SHBs is high enough, adult bees…
New ‘Bee Where’ Program Should Be Here By Spring
…bees, at BeeWhereCalifornia.com. About the Author Taylor Hillman Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April 3, 2024 Fungicide Resistance Management Minute March 28, 2024 Fungicide Resistance Management Minute March 21,…