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Reduced Mowing Boosts Pollinator Numbers by Forty-Five Percent

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  • A University of Ottawa study reveals that reducing roadside mowing frequency and herbicide application increases pollinator populations by forty-five percent across Canadian jurisdictions

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A University of Ottawa study reveals that reducing roadside mowing frequency and herbicide application increases pollinator populations by forty-five percent across Canadian jurisdictions

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Oct 3, 2026 • 1:03 AM
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Reduced Mowing Boosts Pollinator Numbers by Forty-Five Percent

A University of Ottawa study reveals that reducing roadside mowing frequency and herbicide application increases pollinator populations by forty-five percent across Canadian jurisdictions

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https://phys.org/news/2026-10-spraying-smarter-pollinators-boost.html
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https://worldpingnews.com/news/science/mowing-less-spraying-smarter-give-pollinators-a-boost-bf64tf
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https://miragenews.com/mow-less-spray-smarter-to-help-pollinators-1754529
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