Insect Pollinators of the South Carolina and Georgia Lowcountry

Insect Pollinators of the South Carolina and Georgia Lowcountry
Author: B. Merle Shepard
Publisher:
Total Pages: 172
Release: 2019-10-25
Genre:
ISBN: 9780991134311

This "field guide" type book is meant for those who want to learn more about the insects that pollinate their food crops, wild flowers and many tree species. I has 143 color images and simple discriptions of major pollinating species that provide ecosystem services to people and animals of many species.

South Carolina Butterflies and Pollinators

South Carolina Butterflies and Pollinators
Author: James Kavanagh
Publisher: Waterford Press
Total Pages: 12
Release: 2021-03-07
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9781620054598

Pollinators in South Carolina include bats, bees, hummingbirds, butterflies, moths, wasps, flies, and beetles. These beneficial species are both beautiful to observe and critical to the preservation of the state's diverse eco-system and agriculture. This portable folding guide includes illustrations and descriptions of 140 species and a back-panel map featuring some of the state's top nature viewing hot spots. A handy field reference and perfect take-along guide for visitors and nature enthusiasts of all ages.

A History of Honey in Georgia and the Carolinas

A History of Honey in Georgia and the Carolinas
Author: April Aldrich
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2015-04-06
Genre: History
ISBN: 1625853890

In the late 1800s, Georgia and the Carolinas produced millions of pounds of honey and created a lasting legacy within the industry. The uses for the sweet nectar go well beyond flavor. Bee pollination extensively benefits agricultural crops in the area. Elements from the beehive are commonly used in popular cosmetics, medicines and mead. Beekeepers also face serious challenges like Colony Collapse Disorder. Join author and beekeeper April Aldrich as she traces the delectable history of honey and beekeeping throughout the region, from ancient apiaries to modern meaderies and beyond.

Atlanta Magazine

Atlanta Magazine
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 188
Release: 2008-08
Genre:
ISBN:

Atlanta magazine’s editorial mission is to engage our community through provocative writing, authoritative reporting, and superlative design that illuminate the people, the issues, the trends, and the events that define our city. The magazine informs, challenges, and entertains our readers each month while helping them make intelligent choices, not only about what they do and where they go, but what they think about matters of importance to the community and the region. Atlanta magazine’s editorial mission is to engage our community through provocative writing, authoritative reporting, and superlative design that illuminate the people, the issues, the trends, and the events that define our city. The magazine informs, challenges, and entertains our readers each month while helping them make intelligent choices, not only about what they do and where they go, but what they think about matters of importance to the community and the region.