Desert Pollinators Part 1: It’s All About The Buzz
Summary:Cheryl and Kiersten tackle the fascinating world of desert pollinators! In this first of several episodes focusing on our local desert pollinators, Cheryl and Kiersten talk about our native bees. You’ll learn how to identify a honey bee versus a native bee, discover the many natives that call the Sonoran Desert home, and find out why you’ll want to attract them to your yard.
Show Notes:
Article about native bees and AZ farmers
www.pinalcentral.com/farm_and_ranch/native-bees-important-to-Arizona-farmer
Information on Native Pollinators
www.pollinator.org/pollinator.org/assets/generalfiles/AZ_bee_guide
Sonoran Bee Informationwww.sonorandesertnativebees.com
Blue Orchard Bee https://www.ars.usda.gov
Bush Dalea www.wildflower.orgSearch Database by name
Xerces Society Pollinator Conservation Program https://xerces.orgFollow Pollinator Conservation link to Yards and Gardens and they have a link for bee houses.
Premade Houses www.crownbees.com
We are no longer sponsored by Wild Birds Unlimited, Mesa but through personal experience we highly recommend their products.
