EC00-1564 A Guide To Identifying Nebraska Bumble Bee Species

For more people, pollen means allergies and bees mean stings. However, you should thank a bee, butterfly, bat, bird, or other pollinator for one out of every three bites of food you eat. There are 95 crops grown in the United States that require insect pollinators. In addition, many bee-pollinated plants provide food for wildlife, increase soil fertility, and beautify our landscapes. This extension circular discusses the importance of bees, capturing bees, making a reference collection, identification guide, and glossary