“Pesky weeds like clovers and dandelions are like cheeseburgers for bees.' More than 70 towns across the U.S. are relaxing maintenance rules for property owners during May to let bee-friendly plants grow in yards.
But global bee populations are in danger — factors such as habitat loss, overuse of chemical pesticides and herbicides, disease and climate change can negatively impact bees, Del Toro said. Globally,“If we can do just a little bit to help bees by not mowing our lawns and giving them extra food, that can go a long way,” Del Toro said.
Angela Vanden Elzen, a librarian and lifelong resident of Appleton, said she rarely saw bees around town growing up. Since No Mow May began, she has seen more bees than ever buzzing in Appleton’s lawns and gardens. Vanden Elzen’s 7-year-old daughter, Elora, said she loves participating in No Mow May with her community.
In other towns, residents have expressed concerns about leaving their lawns unmowed. Jo Ann Litwin Clinton, the mayor of Orchard Park, New York,of attracting ticks and rodents with unkempt lawns. Orchard Park citizens are currently debating whether mowing 2-by-2-foot sections is sufficient to encourage bee populations.
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