Bee Habitat Management Guide
A bee habitat management guide with ordered steps for providing forage, nesting sites, and safe practices so farmers can support native and managed pollinators on their land.
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The steps on this page
- Identify the bees you want to support
- Map existing flowers and nesting areas
- Add flowering plants for all seasons
- Leave bare soil and stems for nesting
- Reduce tillage near nest sites
- Choose and time pesticides carefully
- Provide clean water
- Monitor bee visits
- Adjust plantings each year
How to use this guide
Follow the steps in order and write down any changes you make. Where your equipment or product has instructions, those come first.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA NRCS and eXtension.
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