Pollinators are a vital part of America’s economy and environment. Without pollinators, it would be difficult, if not impossible, for our fruits and vegetables to grow. From June 15-21, EPA encourages you to celebrate Pollinator Week, a week dedicated to highlighting the importance of bees, bats, birds, butterflies and other pollinators. EPA is continuing to take action to help protect pollinators, …
EPA is hosting a public webinar that will provide background information and additional details about its proposed plan to prohibit the use of all highly toxic pesticides when crops are in bloom and bees are present under contract for pollination services. The plan also recommends that states and tribes develop pollinator protections plans and best management practices. EPA has already …
CORNELL UNIVERSITY ITHACA, N.Y. - A new Cornell study of New York state apple orchards finds that pesticides harm wild bees, and fungicides labeled "safe for bees" also indirectly may threaten native pollinators. The research, published June 3 in Proceedings of the Royal Society B, finds the negative effects of pesticides on wild bees lessens in proportion to the amount of natural …
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY MSU research reveals that Varroa mites, the most-serious threat to honeybees worldwide, are infiltrating hives by smelling like bees. Credit Photo by Zachary Huang EAST LANSING, Mich. - If there were an international smelling bee, a deadly mite would be a favorite to win. New research has revealed that Varroa mites, the most-serious threat to honeybees worldwide, are …
(Courtesy of the National Honey Board) Who taught you how to ride your bike, throw a ball and drive a car? Chances are your first thoughts go to dad, your childhood hero! June is an exciting month! Not only do we have Father’s Day, but we also get to usher in the official start of summer (which just happen to be …