Evans, ElaineBurns, IanSpivak, Marla2009-06-182009-06-182007Evans, E., Burns, I., Spivak, M. 2007. Befriending Bumble Bees: A Practical Guide to Raising Local Bumble Bees. University of Minnesota Extension Service Publication P-8484.http://purl.umn.edu/5133165 pages. Illustrated. Includes bibliographical references and index.This archival publication may not reflect current scientific knowledge or recommendations. Current information available from the University of Minnesota Extension: https://www.extension.umn.edu.Methods for rearing native bumblebee, Bombus impatiens, in confinement. The methods can be used to rear bumblebee colonies for backyard garden pollination, for commercial hot-house pollination of tomatoes, for cranberry and blueberry growers, and to help with native prairie restoration projects.en-USBombusapicultureBook