Attracting Pollinators

Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, and other pollinators are essential to our ecosystem by helping plants reproduce. More than a third of the agricultural output produced in the world is dependent on pollinators. Creating a space that attracts pollinators has a direct correlation to the biodiversity and health of the plants nearby, especially on fruits and vegetables.

Did you know...

    • There are over 200,000 species of pollinators. At least 1,500 of which are birds and mammals.
    • Honey Bees need to visit five million flowers to make one pint of honey.
    • Honey Bees eat pollen to get protein and nectar to get carbohydrates.
    • Milkweed is the only plant female Monarchs will lay eggs on and it is the only plant caterpillars will eat.
    • A female Monarch will lay between 300 and 500 eggs in their lifetime.
    • Hummingbirds migrate alone, traveling up to 500 miles at a time.
    • Hummingbirds only use their tiny legs for perching. They are too little to walk or hop on.

Learn more about pollinators with the resources below.

Our Top Videos on Pollinators

Plants to Attract Pollinators

Attracting Hummingbirds to Your Yard

Pollinator Container Gardening

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