Notice its monoculture
appearance? See how little
diversity there is among its insects
and birds?
"With that type of environment,"
explains Davey's Anand Persad,
PhD, BCE, "the blooms aren't
what we call 'stratified,' meaning
that there are long periods of time
in which there's simply no food
source. Short-term color blitzes
simply do not offer extended and
sustainable nectaries to a variety
of pollinator species."
This lack of diverse pollinator
habitats is contributing to the
destruction of our nation's
pollinator population. (One-
third of our nation's agricultural
yield depends on the work of
pollinators.)
Which is why Persad, The Davey
Institute's Manager of Arboriculture
and Plant Sciences/Entomologist,
has spent the better part of the
past 10 years researching and
developing proactive pollinator
protection strategies.
As a result of his research, Davey
is able to develop and implement
best practices, proprietary
software and custom solutions for
our clients.
Says Persad, "We can carefully
calculate and calibrate the plant
varieties and density necessary to
sustain all life stages of pollinators
for your property."
PROTECTING
POLLINATORS
THE BUSINESS OF BEES
AND BUTTERFLIES
At first glance, an un-mowed meadow of
goldenrod or Canada thistle may look like a thriving,
natural habitat. It may look like a simple, no- or low-
maintenance zone for property owners.
But look again.
GARDEN
A garden is a place.
Gardens are mostly
for humans.
A garden's purpose
is beauty.
HABITAT
A habitat is an ecosystem.
Habitats are primarily
for pollinators.
A habitat's purpose is to
provide sustenance.
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