Assistant Research Professor of Entomology, Penn State
Dr. Patch's research focuses on the genetics and genomics of olfaction in insects and other arthropods. Honey bee olfaction plays a central role in social integration, defense of the colony and in nectar and pollen finding. He is currently involved in a project to understand the evolution of the honey bee olfactory system and how selection has influenced changes in chemoreceptors and other proteins. Other projects include developing genomic resources for Varroa mites and, in collaboration with other members of the CPR group, understanding Varroa resistance in subspecies of Apis mellifera in East Africa.

It’s OK to mow in May − the best way to help pollinators is by adding native plants
May 16, 2024 02:02 am UTC| Insights & Views Life
Its a simple idea: Stop mowing your lawn in the month of May to let flowers in the lawn, such as dandelions and clover, grow and support bees and other pollinators. No Mow May was started in 2019 by Plantlife, a...