Pennsylvania's Pollinators
Pollinators are vital to the production of healthy plants in Pennsylvania's natural areas, gardens, and agricultural crops.
What is a pollinator?
Every plant that flowers requires pollination to reproduce. In Pennsylvania, the main animal pollinators are bees, flies, butterflies, beetles, and hummingbirds.
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Bees in Pennsylvania
At least 437 bee species in 6 families are found in Pennsylvania. For a full list, see the Checklist of the Bees of Pennsylvania created by the López Uribe Lab at Penn State.
Checklist of Pennsylvania Bees
Become a Beekeeper
Beekeeping is a worldwide cultural practice that dates back ten thousand years. We offer resources for those interested in becoming a beekeeper as well as continuing education for expert beekeepers.
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Bee Health
Bees face many challenges that threaten their health and well-being. Understanding the factors that impact bee survival is the first step to protecting them.
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