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Animal Pollinators in Agriculture
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Wasps
Crops: Figs, orchids, black-eyed Susan. Attracting: Grow plants that host caterpillars, avoid broad-spectrum pesticides, maintain native flora.
Hawk Moths
Crops: Orchids, evening primrose, jasmine. Attracting: Grow tubular flowers for nectar, use night-blooming plants, provide space for hovering.
Butterflies
Crops: Squash, melons, wildflowers. Attracting: Grow nectar-rich flowers, establish butterfly gardens, avoid insecticides.
Birds (Hummingbirds)
Crops: Red hot poker, scarlet sage, honeysuckle. Attracting: Plant bright, tubular flowers, avoid pesticides, provide perches.
Honeybees
Crops: Almonds, apples, cherries. Attracting: Plant wildflowers, provide water sources, reduce pesticide use.
Beetles
Crops: Spicebush, magnolias, pawpaw. Attracting: Provide rotting wood or fruit, plant white or green flowers, ensure ground cover.
Moths
Crops: Yucca, evening primrose, white campion. Attracting: Plant night-blooming flowers, use muted lighting, conserve habitats.
Bats
Crops: Agave, bananas, mangos. Attracting: Install bat houses, plant night-blooming flowers, conserve natural habitats.
Flies
Crops: Cocoa, parsnip, onions. Attracting: Plant flowers with pungent odors, conserve wetland areas, include a variety of plants to flower throughout the season.
Bumblebees
Crops: Tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers. Attracting: Provide nesting sites, plant diverse flowering plants, limit tilling.
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