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are mosquitos pollinators?

male mosquitos do help pollinate some plants, but research is lacking.

I don't see any decline in WOOD BORING BEES. Can you discuss them?

Can you touch on carpenter bees?

carpenter bees are native, 1 species in the area, nests in soft wood, they are important pollinators. Best to not build with exposed soft wood greater than 1/2 thick, and then plug the holes in larger diameter wood when you see it to control the populations...steel wool then caulk

carpenter bees are not a stinging issue

they also have the largest insect egg in the world

We are about to start a native plant guide and campaign in the Ridge and Valley region!

do you know the status of the green orchard bee?

Anna Maria - That is exciting and will be such an important resource!

species name?

Can you provide the phone number for Tiffany Beachy again?

Anna Maria - You better call me about it lol!

Isaac, yes. I’ll be in touch later this week.

Tiffany Beachy, Private Lands Biologist Phone number: 540-569-4664

Thanks, Charlotte! Sorry, I wasn't looking at the chat. :)

Thank you

I would love to learn more about that topic

Here is the link to the Private Lands Biologist map if you are interested in getting touch with your local biologist:

https://dwr.virginia.gov/quail/

Great - thanks Celia!

https://jarrodfowler.com/specialist_bees.html

https://jarrodfowler.com/specialist_bees.html

https://jarrodfowler.com/specialist_bees.html

Jenan El-Hifnawi bumblebeecount@gmail.com

Jenan El-Hifnawi bumblebeecount@gmail.com to help with "ask a bumblebee" pilot citizen science

Here is the link to the Plant Virginia Natives website that has all of the regional plant campaigns and their regional native plant guides listed: https://www.plantvirginianatives.org/

Is leaf mulch useful?

https://vnps.org/native-plant-nursery-list/

what's that hand tool called?

Tool: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00OOLDD46/?coliid=I2F6C1FDP1QJ3Q&colid=2LYDK663KYWN0&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

is milkweed good for bumblebees?

When can you plug the holes without harming the bees

How does studying bee vision impact pollinator conservation?

What's the best bee-friendly way to control mosquitos?

Mosquito and moss?

Informative (and beautiful!) presentations Sam and Celia. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise on all things pollinators!

6.) Plant native trees and shrubs!

Stunning images and so many useful resources. Thank you! I would love to take a whole class.

can you talk about ground bees? They are very aggressive and not good if children are around.

Go place to go to find if any particular plant is native to your area or not: https://gobotany.nativeplanttrust.org

When will this recorded webinar be available for viewing again?

Should be up and ready for viewing tomorrow

Where will it be available for viewing?

https://www.vaworkinglandscapes.org/education/webinar-recordings/

Thank you so much for a very informative program. I enjoyed the information about bees as well as introduction to several organizations I was not aware of. Thanks!

Thanks so much!

I loved this, thank you both!

Are some native bees most beneficial for commercial crop pollination?