
PolliNation Podcast
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01 Francis Ratnieks - The Benefits of Bees in Urban Areas
"A hairy vegetarian wasp." That's how professor Francis Ratnieks of the University of Sussex describes the bee. Professor Ratnieks has done a lot of research on bees, from honeybee biology to practical solutions for beekeepers and homeowners interested in encouraging pollinators. This wide-ranging interview is full of tips for how to select pollinator plants, reasons for becoming a beekeeper, and common myths that people have about bees. For more, visit us at pollinationpodcast.oregonstate.edu.

00 Welcome to PolliNation
PolliNation is a podcast from Oregon State University Extension Service that tells the stories of researchers, land managers and concerned citizens who are making bold strides to improve the health of pollinators. Learn more about this episode of PolliNation at agsci.oregonstate.edu/pollinator-health.