We’re Abuzz with Resources!

With so many species of pollinators and species of plants and crops they visit, it’s hard to know everything about our pollinator friends! Below are some resources to get you started with some information that is requested most often. If you’d like to find out even more, we recommend checking the Xerces Society Resource page.

Pollinator Resources

Pollinator Partnership ​- Educational resources, links, brochures, posters, and guides for specialists and laypeople interested in pollinators and their conservation.
Creating Pollinator Nesting Boxes
Bee Basics: An Introduction to Our Native Bees

Plant Resources

Recommended Native Plant Nurseries
USDA Plant Database – Vast database of native plants hosted by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. Includes crops, culturally significant plants, fact sheets, and plant guides, threatened and endangered species, and invasive species.
Missouri Botanical Gardens Plant Finder
How to Build a Pollinator Garden

Pest Management Resources

IPM On The Fly: A podcast featuring lively, educational conversations with experts on various integrated pest management topics.
EPA Integrated Pest Management 
Mosquito Spraying and Alternatives by Bee City Decatur