Helping Pollinators in Your Backyard

How many bites of food each day are pollinators responsible for?

• 1 out of 5

• 1 out of 10

• 1 out of 20

• 1 out of 3

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What is one major reason for the decline in pollinator populations?

• Overpopulation

• Too much rain

• Lack of sunlight

• Habitat loss

What can you place on your deck or window sill to help pollinators stay hydrated?

• A plate of honey

• A bowl of sugar

• A shallow dish of water

• A cup of milk

Why should you resist the urge to rake your leaves in the fall?

• It attracts more insects

• Leaves are food and shelter for pollinators in winter

• It takes too much time

• It makes the yard look messy

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When is it safer to apply pesticides to reduce the risk of harming pollinators?

• At noon

• In the afternoon

• At night

• In the morning

What should you plant to ensure different types of pollinators visit your yard?

• Vegetables

• Flowers of different shapes, sizes, and colors

• Grass

• Only one type of flower

What can serve as nesting sites for ground-nesting bees?

• A small patch of bare ground

• A birdhouse

• A pond

• A treehouse

What is the goal of the 'Conservation At Home' effort?

• To build more parks

• To increase pesticide use

• To let people know how they can help protect our natural world through small actions

• To reduce the number of pollinators