Ohio Pollinator Nesting Habitat Design

Providing bare ground patches woody stems and undisturbed soil supports ground nesting and cavity nesting bees and increases local pollinator diversity.

Site Placement And Substrate

Nesting sites should be placed near floral resources with appropriate substrate such as sandy soils or pithy stems for different species.

Protection From Disturbance

Minimizing tillage mowing and pesticide exposure near nesting areas increases nesting success and pollinator survival.

Integration With Plantings

Combining nesting habitat with diverse floral plantings creates complete habitat supporting all life stages of pollinators.

Community Programs And Monitoring

Citizen science and habitat certification programs engage communities and track nesting habitat use and pollinator responses.