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OSU researcher demonstrates bee pesticide monitoring is due for an upgrade

OSU doctoral graduate Emily Carlson is the lead author on a study in the highly respected journal PLOS ONE that showed that the existing tool used to monitor honeybee pesticide exposure fails to capture important data. The finding is an important reference for policymakers and researchers.

Henry Carnell | Nov 12, 2024 | News story

When planning next year’s garden, turn to popular native plants

If sited correctly, native plants can perform well and attract pollinators.

Kym Pokorny | Oct 15, 2024 | News story

Bumble bee parasites and conservation in the Pacific Northwest

The Pacific Northwest is home to nearly 30 species of native bumble bees. Learn how to reduce threats to bumble bees and study conservation strategies.

Mario Luppino, Katlyn A. Catron, Nicholas Olsen, Robert J. Orpet | Sep 2024 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Extension pollinator specialist shines the light on hidden vineyard wonders

Bee Friendly Vineyards program encourages sustainability at vineyards by increasing pollinator habitat. Through generating data like bee diversity at vineyards, Oregon State’s pollinator health Extension specialist Andony Melathopoulos is ...

Henry Carnell | Sep 6, 2024 | News story

What's the Buzz in School Gardens? Part 2

Join us for part two of our discussion about bees and pollinators in the school garden with Oregon State University Associate Professor Andony Melanthopoulos.

Michelle Markesteyn, PhD, Rick Sherman | Jun 2024 | Podcast episode Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Wildflowers give gardens a charming, relaxed look

Put aside an area of the garden for the beauty of wildflowers.

Kym Pokorny | Apr 10, 2024 | News story

Selecting Plants for Pollinators

A regional guide for farmers, land managers, and gardeners in the Pacific lowland mixed forest province

Pollinator Partnership™ and North American Pollinator Protection Campaign | Jan 2024 | Online resource

How do I source bees for a new beehive box?

Q: Hi, Santa is bringing me a beehive box for Christmas. When is a good time to source the bees and from where? I'm very excited to start.

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Garden Ecology Lab

The Garden Ecology Lab studies the plants, insects, microbes, and decisions that improve or degrade a garden’s ability to promote environmental and human health. Led by Dr. Gail Langellotto, the lab's projects focus on native plant-pollinator interactions, microbes in garden soils, urban agriculture and food production, and garden biodiversity. Multiple publications and resources for gardeners are available on the Garden Ecology Lab website.

Gail Langellotto | Nov 2023 | Online resource Peer reviewed (Gray level)

The debate over native plants and their cultivars gathers steam

Research about native plans and their cultivars that has been done – primarily on the East Coast – hasn’t been conclusive.

Kym Pokorny | Nov 3, 2023 | News story