The fold-out brochure based on research conducted at Michigan State University provides information on natural enemies and pollinators, and a season-long list of blooming plants that are highly attractive to one or both groups.

This publication gives a broad overview of the strategies growers can use to adjust their farming practices for the benefit of wild pollinators.

This pocket guide provides an overview of the diverse community of wild and managed bees across the Great Lakes region. Packed with photos of the most common bee species and showing photographs and descriptions of wildflowers that are attractive to bees, the guide also provides a section on bee conservation with some practical steps to take. This can be ordered from the MSU Extension Bookstore. Search for “3282” in the search box

This 16 page guide identifies potential pesticide risks to bees on fruit farms and suggests specific strategies that would minimize these risks. It draws onknowledge of bee biology, pesticide action and farming practices to provide advice on a series of common-sense practices growers can follow to reduce pesticide risk to bees.