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2011

The alfalfa leaf-cutting bee, Megachile rotundata: The world’s most intensively managed solitary bee, T. L. Pitts-Singer and James H. Cane

The long summer: pre-wintering temperatures affect metabolic expenditure and winter survival in a solitary bee, F. Sgolastra, W. P. Kemp, J. S. Buckner, T. L. Pitts-Singer, and S. Maini Jordi

Commercial bumble bees: getting the most out of your investment, James P. Strange

2010

Sexual harassment by males reduces female fecundity in the alfalfa leafcutting bee (Megachile rotundata), B. H. Rossi, P. Nonacs, and T. L. Pitts-Singer

2009

Biology and management potential for three orchard bee species (Hymenoptera: Megachilidae): Osmia ribifloris Cockerell, O. lignaria (Say) and O. chalybea Smith, with emphasis on the former, B. J. Sampson, James H. Cane, G. T. Kirker, S. J. Stringer, and J. M. Spiers

2008

A native ground-nesting bee (Nomia melanderi) sustainably managed to pollinate alfalfa across an intensively agricultural landscape, James H. Cane

An effective, manageable bee for pollinating Rubus cane fruits, Osmia aglaia, James H. Cane

Climatically tuned Blue Orchard Bee development and how to manage it for almond pollination, James H. Cane

Past and present management of alfalfa bees, T. L. Pitts-Singer

2006

The Logan Beemail shelter: a practical, portable unit for managing cavity-nesting agricultural pollinators, James H. Cane

2005

Using non-social bees to pollinate crops: a case study to evaluate and manage the bee Osmia aglaia for raspberry pollination, James H. Cane

2004

Alkali bees: less water, more forage, new crops, James H. Cane

Bees for seeds, James H. Cane

Exposing their progeny: using x-rays and observation nests to study and manipulate cavity-nesting bees, James H. Cane

Managing non-social bees for agriculture, James H. Cane

2003

Annual displacement of soil in nest tumuli of alkali bees (Nomia melanderi)(Hymenoptera: Apiformes) across a Washington landscape, James H. Cane

Introduction in For Non-native Crops, Whence Pollinators for the Future?, K. V. Strickler and James H. Cane

Consistent mixing of near and distant resources in foraging bouts by the solitary mason bee Osmia lignaria, N. M. Williams and Vincent J. Tepedino

2001

Genetic improvements of pollinators: benefits of pollen hoarding for cranberry production, James H. Cane

Bees in your backyard, W. P. Kemp and Jordi Bosch

2000

The direct and indirect effects of insecticides on native bees, D. G. Alston and Vincent J. Tepedino

Management of Osmia lignaria (Hymenoptera, Megachilidae) populations for almond pollination: methods to advance bee emergence, Jordi Bosch, W. P. Kemp, and S. S. Peterson

Buffer zones: Their purpose and significance in grasshopper control programs, L. K. Winks, L. C. McEwen, R. N. Foster, M. Green, and Vincent J. Tepedino

1997

Ground-nesting bees: the neglected pollinator resource for agriculture, James H. Cane

1995

Subletal effects of carbaryl bran bait on nesting performance, parental investment, and offspring size and sex ratio of the alfalfa leafcutting bee Megachile rotundata (Hymenoptera: Megachilidae), M. L. Peach, D. G. Alston, and Vincent J. Tepedino

1994

Bees and bran bait: Is carbaryl bran bait lethal to alfalfa leafcutting bee (Hymenoptera: megachilidae) adults or larvae?, M. L. Peach, D. G. Alston, and Vincent J. Tepedino

Effect of intertunnel distance and nest-surface aspect on progeny production rate and sex ration in the alfalfa leafcutting bee (Hymenoptera: Megachilidae), Vincent J. Tepedino, D. R. Frohlich, and C. R. Baird

1991

Soils of ground-nesting bees (Hymneoptera: Apoidea): Texture, moisture, cell depth and climate, James H. Cane

1989

Nest clustering as a means of managing Osmia sanrafaelae (Hymenoptera: Megachilidae), Frank D. Parker

The influence of nest-hole selection on sex ratio and progeny size in Osmia lignaria propinqua Hymenoptera: Megachilidae), Vincent J. Tepedino and Phillip F. Torchio

1988

Influence of wood, paper and plastic nesting units on efficiacy of three candidate fungicides for control of chalkbrood in the alfalfa leafcutting bee (Hymenoptera, Megachilidae), Frank D. Parker

1987

Further studies on the use of fungicides for control of chalkbrood of the alfalfa leafcutting bee, Frank D. Parker

1986

Sex ratio, parental investment, and interparent variability in nesting success in a solitary bee, D. R. Frohlich and Vincent J. Tepedino

Effect of rearing temperature on mortality, second-generation emergence, and size of adult in Megachile rotundata (Hymenoptera: Megachilidae), Vincent J. Tepedino and Frank D. Parker

1985

Studies on Management of the Sunflower Leafcutter Bee (Hymenoptera: Megachilidae), Frank D. Parker and D. R. Frohlich

The introduction of the European Bee, Osmia cornuta Latr., into the U.S. as a potential pollinator of orchard crops, and a comparison of its manageability with Osmia lignaria propinqua Cresson (Hymenoptera: Megachilidae), Phillip F. Torchio and E. Asensio

1984

Fratricide in Megachile rotundata, a non-social megachilid bee: Impartial treatment of sibs and non-sibs, Vincent J. Tepedino and D. R. Frohlich

1983

Influence of attractants on nest establishment by the alfalfa leafcutting bee (Hymenoptera: Megachilidae) in styrofoam and rolled paper, Frank D. Parker, R. Teranishi, and A. C. Olson

An open-field test of Megachile rotundata as a potential pollinator in hybrid carrot fields, Vincent J. Tepedino

The effects of field applications of Naled and Trichlorfon on the alfalfa leafcutting bee, Megachile rotundata (Fabricius), Phillip F. Torchio

1982

Introduction of alfalfa leafcutting bees to new areas and selection development, Frank D. Parker

Mortality factors, pollen utilization, and sex ratio in Megachile pugnata Say (Hymenoptera: Megachilidae), a candidate for commercial sunflower pollination, Vincent J. Tepedino and D. R. Frohlich

Phenotypic variability in nesting success among Osmia lignaria propinqua females in a glasshouse environment (Hymenoptera: Megachilidae), Vincent J. Tepedino and Phillip F. Torchio

1980

Management of wild bees. Beekeeping in the United States, Frank D. Parker and P. F. Torchia

Management of wild bees, Frank D. Parker and Phillip F. Torchio

1974

Methods of transferring and establishing the alkali bee, Frank D. Parker and H. W. Potter

1973

A method of feeding bees measured amounts of insecticides in solution, Phillip F. Torchio

1972

Sapyga pumila Cresson, a Parasite of Megachile rotundata (F.) (Hymenoptera: Sapygidae; Megachilidae). II methods for control, Phillip F. Torchio

1970

Commercial Production and Management of Wild Bees--a New Entomological Industry, George E. Bohart

Should Beekeepers Keep Wild Bees for Pollination?, George E. Bohart

The Influence of Photoperiod on the Flight Activity of Honeybees, J. A. Kefuss and William P. Nye

1968

Alkali Bees--How to Manage Them for Alfalfa Pollination, George E. Bohart and George F. Knowlton

1967

Management of Wild Bees (in Agriculture Handbook), George E. Bohart

Managing the Alfalfa Leaf-cutting Bee for Higher Alfalfa Seed Yields (Revised), George E. Bohart and George F. Knowlton

Pollen Supplement for Honey Bees, William P. Nye and G. F. Knowlton

1966

Selecting and Breeding Honey Bees for Collecting Alfalfa Pollen, O. Mackensen and William P. Nye

1965

Beekeeping for Beginners, William P. Nye and G. F. Knowlton

How to Capture Swarms, William P. Nye and G. F. Knowlton

How to Feed Bees, William P. Nye and G. F. Knowlton

How to Produce Honey, William P. Nye and G. F. Knowlton

How to Requeen, William P. Nye and G. F. Knowlton

How to WInter Colonies, William P. Nye and G. F. Knowlton

Let's Control Swarming, William P. Nye and G. F. Knowlton

1964

Managing the Leaf-cutting Bee for Higher Alfalfa Seed Yields, George E. Bohart and George F. Knowlton

Equipment for Making Nesting Holes for the Alfalfa Leaf-cutting Bee, William P. Nye and George E. Bohart

How to Destroy Bees in the Home, William P. Nye and G. F. Knowlton

1962

How to Manage the Alfalfa Leaf-cutting Bee (Megachile rotundata Fabr.) for Alfalfa Pollination, George E. Bohart

Extra Supering and Shading as Factors in Honey Production in Northern Utah, William P. Nye

1961

Here's a Way to Increase Seed Crop, George E. Bohart and George F. Knowlton

1959

Cultural Practices for Alfalfa Seed Production, M. W. Pedersen, George E. Bohart, M. D. Levin, William P. Nye, S. A. Taylor, and J. L. Haddock

1958

Transfer and Establishment of the Alkali Bee, George E. Bohart

1955

Alkali Bees vs. Drainage, George E. Bohart

Bees Make Alfalfa Seed, George E. Bohart

Time Relationships in the Nest Construction and Life Cycle of the Alkali Bee, George E. Bohart and Earle A. Cross

1954

Feeding Pollen Supplement and Pollen Substitute to Honey Bees, M. D. Levin, William P. Nye, and G. F. Knowlton

1951

Alfalfa Seed Growers of Utah Should Protect their Wild Bees, George E. Bohart

1950

New insecticides. What is their effect on bees when applied to flowering alfalfa?, George F. Knowlton, W. P. Nye, F. V. Lieberman, F. E. Todd, and George E. Bohart

1948

Wild Bees in Relation to Alfalfa Pollination, George E. Bohart