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Think Outside the Hive: Boost Your Crop Production with Solitary Bees

Saturday, January 20th | 12:00 - 1:30 pm
Daniel Turfgrass Center
1340 Cherry Lane
West Lafayette, Indiana
Register Today!
​    Solitary spring mason bees and summer leafcutter bees are proven to be highly-efficient pollinators of many Midwestern farm crops, but they are generally overlooked in favor of the well-known honey bee. Crown Bees is working to change that.
     By teaching local farmers to incorporate these native bees into their pollination plans, either in place of  - or in addition to - honey bees, we hope to boost your crop yields and increase the local populations of beneficial pollinators. 
     
     Why are solitary bees such a great addition to your farm or orchard?
  • They have a limited range (approx. 300 feet) which means they stay on your farm to pollinate your crops and don't bring back pesticide residue from other farms. 
  • They carry pollen dry on their hairy bellies and visit more blooms. This means pollen falls off at every stop which results in increased pollination.
  • They are not social bees, so they don't swarm, are not aggressive, and rarely sting. Each pollinator is a single mom just looking to provision her nest.
  • Because they don't make honey, they require very little equipment or maintenance. And our new rental program has reduced that maintenance time to just a couple of hours per year. 
  • They are native to your region and are adapted to your crops and climate.
     Register today for this free class with Heather Harvey, creator of Bees Gone Wild and Indiana Farm Ambassador for Crown Bees. 
Register Today!

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