As a science-based organization, the Xerces Society produces dozens of publications annually, all of which employ the best available research to guide effective conservation efforts. Our publications range from guidelines for land managers, to brochures offering overviews of key concepts related to invertebrate conservation, from books about supporting pollinators in farmland, to region-specific plant lists. We hope that whatever you are seeking—whether it's guidance on making a home or community garden pollinator-friendly, advice on developing a local pesticide reduction strategy, or detailed information on restoring habitat—you will find it here!
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Nest Construction and Management
There are many simple and successful ways to make artificial nests for native bees. However, keeping the nests clean is important to limit disease build-up to keep these nests from doing more harm than good. This fact sheet provides an overview of tunnel-nesting bee biology, and guidance on how to make and manage nests.
There are more than 3,600 species of native bees in North America. Together they form the most important group of pollinators. This fact sheet gives information on how to provide nest sites for native bees, including nesting blocks and bare ground for solitary-nesting bees, and nesting boxes for bumble bees.
39 species of plants native to Delaware that provide pollen, nectar, and, in some cases, nesting sites to native bees.
The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation et al. hereby submits comments to the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) regarding the Notice of intent to adopt a negative declaration for a proposal to introduce a non-native bumble bee, Bombus impatiens, into California for open field crop pollination.
A Handbook for Beekeepers, Growers and Conservationists
This first-of-its-kind, step-by-step, full-color guide provides information on rearing and managing bumble bees, mason bees, leafcutter bees and other bee species that provide pollination alternatives to the declining honey bee. Written by Eric Mader of the Xerces Society Pollinator Conservation Program; Professor of Entomology Marla Spivak; and Elaine Evans, author of “Befriending Bumble Bees,” the book includes expert information on the business and biology of pollination and how-to guidance on raising the alternative bee species.
These guidelines provide instructions for establishing small pollinator meadows.
Essays on Invertebrate Conservation
The Spring 2010 issue of Wings Magazine includes articles on sea anemones, butterfly monitoring, katydids, and more.
Essays on Invertebrate Conservation
The Spring 2011 issue of Wings Magazine includes articles on the rediscovery of an endangered land crab species, the importance of milkweed species in the landscape, and migratory dragonflies.
Literature review summarizing the effects of forest land management practices on snails and slugs
This report aims to inform government agencies charged with biodiversity protection, as well as conservation organizations and the public in general about the threats to and current conservation status of this much-loved, iconic insect.
