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Pollinators

Pollinators are important for many reasons. One of the most important reasons is that most of our food comes from flowering plants and those plants need pollinators to reproduce. It is estimated that one out of every three bites of our food is created because of the help of pollinators. When it comes to the food web pollinators play a key part.  They are responsible for feeding greater than 80 percent of birds in the United States.  Reptiles, amphibians, and mammals also depend on pollinators for their food. Healthy soils and clean water owe a lot to pollinators for  promoting robust plant communities.

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Image by József Szabó

Ways To Help Pollinators

  • Plant nectar-bearing flowers such as marigolds or sunflowers for decorative purposes on balconies, terraces, and gardens

  • Buy honey and other hive products from your nearest local beekeeper

  • Raise awareness among children and adolescents on the importance of bees

  • Express your support for beekeepers

  • Set up a pollinator farm on your balcony, terrace, or garden 

  • Take a Beekeeping 101 course

  • Leave plant stems, fallen logs and stumps for bees, beetles and flies to use for nesting

  • Avoid pesticide use

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