Pollinator Friendly Ames: Healthy Environment
The third goal of the Ames Pollinator Plan is to provide a healthier environment for pollinators (and people). Specifically, our goal is to:
- Reduce pesticide use, especially neonicotinoids, across the City of Ames.
YOU CAN HELP!
Minimize turf lawn
Minimizing turf lawn and replacing it with native plants creates a more diverse habitat, providing essential food and shelter for pollinators like bees and butterflies.
Reduce pesticide use
Reducing pesticide use helps protect pollinators from toxic chemicals that can harm or kill them, giving them a safer environment to feed and reproduce.
As stated by the Pollinator Friend Alliance
Pesticides are the most devastating factor in pollinator decline.
Essential information you need to know about pesticides: