Tag: pollinators
How to establish a wildlife food plot
There are a number of wildlife species that take advantage of food plots — deer, turkey, squirrels, waterfowl, upland birds, rabbits and doves.
How to plant a prairie garden
A prairie is a natural-looking garden of native grasses and wildflowers. They are easy to establish, virtually maintenance free and attract pollinators.
Ohio can help endangered rusty patched bumble bee
The rusty patched bumble bee is a known pollinator of berries, tomatoes and legumes. Today, it is present in only 13 states, including Ohio.
Bad seeds: Weed seed found in pollinator mixes
Weed scientists have been reporting for years that a conservation program meant to provide habitat for pollinating insects is sowing bad seeds.
Pollination: The lone bees
Consider the addition of a solitary bee hotel to your garden this season!
What’s the milkweed-monarch connection?
Though the lives of milkweeds and monarchs are ecologically intertwined, the relationship is far from exclusive.
How do I attract native bees to my yard and garden?
Native bees, among other pollinators, play a vital role in the production of the food we eat and the plants we enjoy. Attract beneficial bees to your garden with these plants.
Bees create buzz with annual 4-H challenge
Thousands of students in Ohio and seven other states will learn why bees dancing is a vital aspect of honeybee pollination as they participate in this year's 4-H Ag Innovations Experience, the Honey Bee Challenge.
Ohio farmers, researcher needs a few soybean fields for pollinator study
What pollinators are active in Ohio soybean crops? An Ohio State researcher wants to find out, but needs some help.
Save the bees: Ortho removes pesticides thought to harm pollinators
The leading maker of home and garden pest control is removing neonicotinoids from its products.
