Friday 23 March 2018

'Lazy lawn mowers' can help support suburban bee populations and diversity


UMass Amherst research shows less-frequent mowing may help suburban bees

Date:  March 14, 2018
Source:  University of Massachusetts at Amherst

Summary:
Homeowners concerned about the decline of bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects need look no further than their own back yards. In a new study, researchers suggest that homeowners can help support bee habitat in suburban yards, specifically their lawns, by changing lawn-mowing habits.



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