Location and Creation of Nest Sites for Ground-Nesting Bees in Apple Orchards
Wild ground-nesting bees are key pollinators of apple (<i>Malus domestica</i>). We explored, (1) where they choose to nest, (2) what influences site selection and (3) species richness in orchards. Twenty-three orchards were studied over three years; twelve were treated with additional he...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-05-01
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| Series: | Insects |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/14/6/490 |