The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is considering adding the iconic American bumblebee to the endangered species list.
Pollinators
Intercropping with Cowpeas Boosts Pollinator Numbers – and Crop Yields
Newly published research reveals that intercropping cowpeas with vegetable crops can boost yields, as well as drawing larger numbers of pollinators to fields. Yield increases from intercropping with cowpeas ranged…
National Moth Week
Celebrate National Moth Week in Oklahoma with one of these free public events. Learn more about these amazing nighttime pollinators!
Pollinators in the News!
The Oklahoma News Report turned its cameras on pollinators last month, interviewing a panel of Oklahoma experts on pollinator biology.
A Saturday Full of Monarchs and Native Plants – Across the State!
This Saturday, May 15, offers a full slate of activities and learning about monarch butterflies and native plants, no matter where you live!
President’s Note: Book Review – Wasps: A Guide for Eastern North America
Many people don’t realize the important role wasps play as pollinators. This guide for eastern North America helps to fill that gap.
Okies for Monarchs Featured in New Short Video Documentary
Okies for Monarchs is featured in a new short video documentary about monarch conservation in Oklahoma. Watch, learn, and plant milkweed!
Eastern Monarch Population Declines 26%
The eastern monarch population declined 26% from last year to 2.10 hectares, while scientists estimate that at least 6 hectares are needed to sustain the population.
President’s Note: Western Monarch Population in Decline
The latest numbers for the western monarch show the population in decline, with just 1,914 overwintering monarchs in the western flyway!
U.S. Croplands Now 50 Times More Toxic to Honeybees
Thanks to a shift to neonics over the last quarter century, U.S. croplands are now 50 times more toxic to honeybees, even with less pesticides applied.