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Pollinators need more than pollen and nectar to survive and help produce food for people

July 19, 2019 by Linda SE

To survive, pollinators need more than just flowers as sources of pollen and nectar. They also need water, bare ground for nesting, shelter and nesting materials. In natural areas, these items are readily available. But in urban and residential areas, these resources are often limited. Landscapes with manicured turfgrass and ornamental shrubs, while very attractive, are often not welcoming habitats for pollinators. more

Honey bee drinking water. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

SOURCE: https://extension.uga.edu/story.html.html?storyid=6431&story=Pollinator-Habitats

Filed Under: Butterflies, Environment /Water Tagged With: bees, pollinator habitat, pollinators

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