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Menu Search Search Department of Entomology Getting started Plant selection Pollination Biocontrol Fen restoration Ecosystem services Resources About Us Using Michigan native plants to produce win-win situations for agriculture, communities and the environment. Teaching Tools Getting Started Plant Search Tool Regional Plant Lists Encourage pollinators and other beneficial insects by planting native plants Most plants need pollination to reproduce and grow fruit. Without pollinators, we would have little to no fruit, fewer vegetables and many plant species would not survive. Insect predators and parasites, known as natural enemies, help control pest populations in crops and gardens. This biological control and pollination are ecosystem services from native plants. Native plants are pre-adapted to local conditions and naturally support native bees and other beneficial species. Michigan State University entomologists have been testing Michigan native and other plants for these purposes and share their results with you through the recommendations at this website. Find out how to select and grow native plants on your farm, garden or community setting by following the links in our navigation. Watch the following video on our research behind this website as presented to farmers for North Central SARE. Native Plants News Diversity in when milkweeds emerge supports monarch butterflies Published on June 21, 2019 The timing of milkweed emergence determines egg-laying opportunities for monarchs How pollinators can help farmers and renewable energy score Published on June 18, 2019 A new state policy will allow installation of solar arrays on preserved farmland if pollinator protection practices developed in a scorecard by Michigan State University entomologists are followed. Become a Michigan Master Naturalist Published on April 1, 2019 Bringing nature home is the motto for Michigan Master Naturalists as they learn about conservation. Master Naturalists do this through gaining understanding of the interconnectedness of native plants and animals and human activity. Could you please tell me what native plants I can plant on the drain field? Published on September 7, 2018 Landscaping over your Septic system whether a formal garden or informal one can be tricky. You want to have a beautiful yard but not at the expense of damaging your onsite waste water system. Learn All About Southwest Michigan’s Plants in a Field Botany Course Published on July 23, 2018 The course is open to plant enthusiasts of all levels, from hobbyist gardeners to professional plant biologists. View all news follow us on Youtube follow us on Twitter follow us on facebook follow us on instagram Call us: 517-355-4663 Contact Information Sitemap Accessibility Privacy Disclaimer Call MSU: (517) 355-1855 Visit: msu.edu MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Notice of Nondiscrimination Spartans Will . © Michigan State University Michigan State University Michigan State University Close Menu button Menu and Search button Open Close...