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November Webinar
Beyond the Blooms: Secret Lives of Pollinators
With Michael J. Raupp, PhD, Professor Emeritus and Extension Specialist, University of Maryland
November 10, 2026, 1pm Eastern
Dr. Michael Raupp, PhD
Blossoms of herbaceous plants provide vital food sources for myriad insect pollinators visiting gardens and landscapes. In return, pollinators ensure successful reproduction and survival of flowering herbaceous plants. Beyond the beauty and wonder of pollination is another ecosystem service provided by pollinators. Their secret service is defending plants from pests. We will explore the lives of fierce flies, wicked wasps, bodacious beetles, and their arthropod allies as they provide the vital service of biological control, thereby enhancing the sustainability of landscapes. Learn what plants support the lives of these remarkable insects and explore how diversity and complexity of planting designs help reduce pest outbreaks. We will explore several simple steps to attract and promote survival of these beneficial insects while avoiding activities disruptive to their survival.
A Professor Emeritus and Extension Specialist at the University of Maryland, Mike Raupp is a Fellow of the Entomological Society of America. He has received national and international awards for writing, scholarship, and science communication including the Mighty Oak Award from the Herb Society of America. Mike has appeared on all major television networks in this country and several abroad and has been featured on National Geographic, Science Channel, BBC, and PBS. He has appeared with media luminaries including Jay Leno, Robin Roberts, Hoda Kotb, and Dr. Oz. His “Bug of the Week” website, www.bugoftheweek.com and YouTube channel www.youtube.com/user/BugOfTheWeek reach thousands of viewers weekly in more than 200 countries. His most recent book “26 Things that Bug Me” introduces youngsters to the wonders of insects and natural history while “Managing Insect and Mites on Woody Landscape Plants” is a standard for arborists.
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