Honey Bees & Pollinator Health

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Worldwide, approximately 1,000 plants grown for food, beverages, fibers, spices, and medicines need to be pollinated by animals in order to produce the goods on which we depend. Foods and beverages produced with the help of pollinators include: apples, bananas, blueberries, chocolate, coffee, melons, peaches, potatoes, pumpkins, vanilla, almonds, and more.

OSU is a leader in honey bee biology research and pollinator Extension. Please view and support the resources listed below.

Bees in the Garden: Update from the OSU Garden Ecology Lab (in English)

This webinar is part of the 2018 series of Advanced Training Webinars for Master Gardeners sponsored by Oregon State University Extension.

Gail Langellotto | Dec 2018 | Video

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April 2019

Ramesh Sagili

Apiculturist

Andony Melathopoulos

Pollinator Health Extension Specialist, Pollinator Ecology/Ecotoxicology

Gail Langellotto

Master Gardener Statewide Coordinator

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