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Habitat Guidance

The Xerces Society has numerous publications available to guide you in plant selection, creating nesting habitat, minimizing risks associated with pesticides and much more! We've selected a few to get you started, but please visit the Publications Library to find more!

Foraging and Nesting Habitat Guidance:

Pollinator Plant List (ND, SD)
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Pollinator Plant List (KS)
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Buying Bee-safe Plants
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Nests for Native Bees
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Nesting & Overwintering Habitat for Pollinators and Beneficial Insects
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Collecting and Using Your Own Wildflower Seed
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Establishing Pollinator Meadows from Seed
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Maintaining Diverse Stands of Wildflowers for Pollinators
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Xerces Society Pollinator Habitat Webinars (YouTube):
1. Gardening with Native Plants: Learn From our Mistakes and Successes
2. Building Pollinator Habitat in Towns and Cities: North Central Region
3. Beyond Plants: What Else Do Insects Need to Survive?

Pesticide Guidance:

Protecting Pollinators at Home
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Fungicide Impacts on Pollinators
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Organic Pesticides: Minimizing Risk
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Protect Habitat from Contamination
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Xerces Society Pest Management Webinars (YouTube):
1. Pesticides & Pollinators: Understanding the Risk
2. Pesticides & Pollinators: Threats and Solutions
3. Managing the Pests in Your Garden
4. Your Insect Allies: Meet the Beneficial Insects Controlling Pests in Your Garden 

For more visit Xerces Society's Pollinator Conservation Resource Center.
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