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Ameren Illinois employee rescues beehive in Alton, IL
Power Company, Tree Service and Beekeeper Rescue Honeybee Hive

Jul 14, 2020

Careful efforts by power company Ameren Illinois, Wright Tree Service and local beekeeper Johnny Murdock ensured a safe relocation of a large honeybee hive in Alton, Illinois.

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Safely Manage Insect Pests In The Garden

Jun 30, 2020 ● By Melinda Myers

Nationally known garden expert Melinda Myers offers us some simple ways to manage pests in our Chicagoland gardens without harming beneficial pollinator insects, such as bees, butterflies and other native wildlife.

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Plant a Prairie Garden At Home

Mar 31, 2020 ● By Jennifer Durkin

Growing a prairie garden at a home or business is simpler than people might think. Following a few basic principles in planting can give a whole new look and feel to a yard that will be easier to maintain and enjoy.

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Monitoring for Bees in Midewin

Sep 17, 2019

Monitors look for bees in 100-meter transects, spending 30 minutes in each one. Barb Krupa, an undergraduate zoology major at ONU, is active at Midewin as often as three days a week.

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