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Western bumble bee decline
The western bumble bee (Bombus occidentalis) was historically very common throughout the western United States and Canada. However, in the last 20 years it has declined by more than 90% according to a recent study (Graves et ...
Profile of showy townsendia - Townesendia florifer
Showy townsendia - Townesendia florifer - is a member of the Sunflower or Aster Family - Compostitae. This is the largest family of flowering plants in the world, the largest in North America and the largest in the ...
Profile of Oregon sunshine - Eriophyllum lanatum
Oregon Sunshine - Eriophyllum lanatum - is a member of the Sunflower or Aster Family - Compostitae. This is the largest family of flowering plants in the world, the largest in North America and the largest in the ...
What are nectar robbers?
Not all bees collecting nectar from flowers enter through the flower. Some rob the nectar from the flower, and in the process, avoid contacting the reproductive parts. Master Melittologist Carol Yamada demonstrates this behavior.
Mowing after flowering
Mowing is an important part of maintaining pollinator habitat. As Master Melittologist Pat Hayes demonstrates, waiting until after flowering is finished can really increased seed production, helping flowers establish over time.
160 - Jim Cane - Bees and fire
Dr. Jim Cane is a recently retired as a Research Entomologist with the USDA’s Pollinating Insect-Biology, Management, Systematics Research in Logan, UT. he has extensive experience working with bees and wildflowers in sagebrush systems (but also much, much more).
The great Oregon squash bee hunt!
A marvelous new bee is in the process of spreading its range to Oregon - the squash bee. Learn about this fascinating bee and help us track its arrival to Oregon.
158 - Kara Maddox - Pollinators for the Masses
Kara Maddox is the Creative Director of Communications for the National Pesticide Safety Education Center (NPSEC). Kara’s responsibilities include developing and implementing communications & marketing strategies, managing digital content ...
Resin bees
While exploring our backyard last Spring, we noted a 9mm (1/3 inch) pot-like nest sticking to a small branch of pacific ninebark (Physocarpus capitatus). We weren’t sure if it was a bee nest or not, so we placed it in ...
Species profile: Suckley’s cuckoo bumble bee
Suckley’s cuckoo bumble bee (Bombus suckleyi) is named after a physician and naturalist who explored Oregon and Washington in the 1850s. This species is a social parasite of the western bumble bee (Bombus occidentalis). It has...