Pollinators and beneficial insects need year-long support, not just some nice words over the course Pollinator Week. It reminds me of a conversation I had with a respected peer and I remember them saying that “it matters more what you do the rest of the week than it does what you say on Sunday.” And here we are, saying...
Over the last few years I have been gaining more appreciation for beneficial invertebrates and unsung pollinators. I think it is safe to say that most of us start with some basic knowledge and appreciation of certain insects, but we learn fear and even revulsion for most....
Over the last two decades, neonicotinoid pesticides, or neonics, have swiftly become the most widely used class of insecticides globally. Unfortunately for our pollinators, neonics are very efficient at dealing death....
Let's support pollinators! How strange it is that we have allowed ourselves to be convinced that less life is better in the outdoor spaces around us, that a “well-maintained” lawn is preferable to a diverse landscape that provides food for our pollinators....
The 2023 legislative session was a whirlwind for many of our state coalitions, with hard-fought wins, close losses, and unexpected compromises made behind closed doors. It’s clear that we have a lot to celebrate — and a lot more momentum to build. ...
Let's explore some other, less well known, insects and their powers of pollination. These pollinators like green bees, hawk moths, hoverfiles and soldier beetles show the incredible diversity in the natural world and farmers should understand their importance....