…did not include crops that attract bees. The 2016 registration allowed fewer uses than the initial registration and included additional interim restrictions on application while new data on bees were…
Bumblebees Classified as Fish in Endangered Species Petition
…Act. The petitioners used some fairly creative reasoning for why the bumblebees should be protected under the California Endangered Species Act, which does not provide protection for insects. “It’s sort…
Cover Crops Are Site-Specific
…opened their Seeds for Bees program where producers can get cover crop seed and training for free to try out on their land. Director of Pollinator Programs Billy Synk said…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 06-28-19
…debt, hemp production in California and the considerations that come with it and the Seeds for Bees Program which now is open for enrollment. Also, Secretary Sonny Perdue is making…
Growing Wildflowers Attracts Pollinators All Year
…local area. An array of wildflowers will mean that pollen of some sort is available throughout the growing season. Not only does this help with bees, but it attracts other…
Flowering Bushes Add Beauty to Your Garden
…rare flowering shrub that blooms in shady places. These flowers offer a sweet and spicy fragrance that is loved by butterflies and bees, so be sure to place them away…
Growing the Herb with a Peppery Taste
…ultimate lure for bees, attracting them instantly with its aroma. Savory is one of the oldest recorded herbs, used during the Roman era for its medicinal and culinary properties. It’s…
Growing White Sage for Smudging or Garden Beauty
…popular with honey bees. White sage also has medicinal qualities such as fighting colds and chest congestion because the eucalyptol content helps to clear the airways. Fresh white sage Salvia…
Bee Safe Program Working in Tandem with BeeWhere Program
…it as easy as possible to find out if there are bees within that one-mile radius and to notify them and also for the beekeepers to keep their bees safe,”…
How Sunflowers Provide a Helping Hand
…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…