The Buzz Map displays Native
Buzz Nest Site created by citizen scientists like you! Click on the pinpoint to
see a picture of the nest site and details about discoveries made by the citizen
scientists monitoring these nest sites.
About Native Buzz
Native Buzz is a
citizen science project created by the University of Florida (UF)
Honey Bee Research and Extension Lab. Our goal is to learn more about the nesting preferences, diversity and distribution of our native solitary bees and wasps, share the information gained and provide a forum for those interested in participating in the science and art of native beekeeping (and wasp-keeping!). Here at University of Florida Native Buzz you can keep track of your own native buzz nest site and see the results of other participant’s nest sites.
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#1: Become a Buzz-Watcher
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#2: Build Your Nest Site
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#3: Monitor Your Nest Site
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If you want to be a Buzz-Watcher you -came to the right place! As a
Buzz-Watcher you will create habitat for your native solitary bees and wasps who
are beneficial insects in your garden community. To begin, please create a
profile for yourself, or for your group. The information you provide will help
us to get to know you better!
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You can build and register as many nest
sites as you want. We have many plans and other resources here to help you
along. Feel free to be as creative as you would like. You can either build your
own nest site or buy a nest site from one of the suppliers online. Don't forget
to take a picture to add to our Buzz Map!
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This is where the action really begins! Check your nest site to see
if you have new solitary bees and wasps. The female bee or wasp will collect
pollen or prey, lay an egg on this food and seal the cell with mud, grass,
leaves or some other material. When the entrance is sealed off then the female
is finished and you can get started! |
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