Open AccessPresence of pollinator‐friendly habitat on pollinator communities in managed turfgrass systems
Author(s) -
Billeisen Terri L.,
Kilpatrick Lauren D.,
SethCarley Danesha,
Brandenburg Rick L.
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
international turfgrass society research journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2573-1513
DOI - 10.1002/its2.56
Subject(s) - pollinator , wildflower , lawn , netting , abundance (ecology) , habitat , species richness , ecology , geography , biology , agroforestry , pollination , pollen , political science , law
Insect pollinator community dynamics in established turfgrass systems is a topic of continuing study. This research examines pollinator abundance and diversity in two turfgrass environments (golf courses and home lawns) and whether populations are affected by the establishment of pollinator‐friendly habitat. Sites adjacent to managed green spaces were selected based on site suitability for management and monitored monthly from July through October 2018 for insect pollinators using a combination of sweep netting and pan traps prior to habitat establishment. Insect sampling was repeated in 2019 post‐establishment. Wildflower presence increased bee abundance but did not impact species richness.