What needs to be done?
The invertebrates have polymorphic life stages. This means that every stage in the life cycle is a functional different animal. For instance the butterfly is a pollinator and drinks nectar and the caterpillar functions as a herbivore. To conserve the butterfly we need to conserve its required plants and the caterpillar’s. This will ensure that all all the life stages is looked after and the probability of survival is increased.
On a bigger scale farmers can use alternative techniques that makes use of non-toxic methods to control weed and insects. Habitat can be set aside for beneficial insect populations and the use of toxins is limited in that area.
On a smaller scale you can turn your garden into one that is pollinator friendly. Planting flowers that gives nectar and provides a habitat for all the forms. You can use alternative methods and non-toxic pest and weed controllers. A widespread practice of such methods has the potential to help pollinators and reduce their exposure to herbicides, fungicides and insecticides.
We must recognize that pollination is not a free service and that it needs protection. With good investments and stewardship this can be possible. Farmers can protect corridors that can help the movement of pollinators through the landscape and city dwellers can make pollinator friendly gardens that can act as ecological stepping stones.
On a bigger scale farmers can use alternative techniques that makes use of non-toxic methods to control weed and insects. Habitat can be set aside for beneficial insect populations and the use of toxins is limited in that area.
On a smaller scale you can turn your garden into one that is pollinator friendly. Planting flowers that gives nectar and provides a habitat for all the forms. You can use alternative methods and non-toxic pest and weed controllers. A widespread practice of such methods has the potential to help pollinators and reduce their exposure to herbicides, fungicides and insecticides.
We must recognize that pollination is not a free service and that it needs protection. With good investments and stewardship this can be possible. Farmers can protect corridors that can help the movement of pollinators through the landscape and city dwellers can make pollinator friendly gardens that can act as ecological stepping stones.