How to Use pollinator in a Sentence

pollinator

noun
  • Spray in the evening when the pollinators are done for the day.
    Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 May 2025
  • Yes, this is the time to watch the pollinators do their thing.
    Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 19 July 2019
  • These changes took a toll on pollinators.
    Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
  • Over the past five years, much of what used to be short grass now bursts with food for birds and pollinators.
    Denise Davidson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2023
  • Sweet alyssum attracts pollinators to its blooms from spring through fall.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2026
  • And while these plants welcome pollinators of all kinds, deer don't like to dine on them.
    Michelle Darrisaw, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
  • And while these plants welcome pollinators of all kinds, deer don't like to dine on them.
    Michelle Darrisaw, Southern Living, 25 June 2026
  • The pollinators will land in the water and drown.
    Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 7 June 2026
  • These pesky insects will steer clear when basil is present, while bees and pollinators will flock to the area.
    Heather Bien, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
  • It’s filled with birds and pollinators.
    Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Dec. 2025
  • There are also a lot of non-native pollinator plants that are great to use.
    Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 1 Jan. 2023
  • This is harmful to these tiny birds, as well as to the pollinators in your garden.
    Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 24 June 2026
  • Or is white clover in the lawn a weed or a great plant for attracting pollinators like bees?
    Tim Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 25 May 2018
  • Check to see what pollinator plants are native to your area to figure out what to plant.
    Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Each of these blooms is easy to grow, and may even attract pollinators to your garden.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2025
  • But what happens when there are no pollinators?
    Heather Bien, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2026
  • These 9 plants will help attract the pollinators to your yard.
    Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2017
  • Both of these plants attract pollinators, and rabbits and deer tend to steer clear.
    Heather Bien, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Just make sure to refresh the fruit every day for pollinator health.
    Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 5 May 2026
  • There are ways to make your landscape safe and more hospitable for pollinators.
    Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 8 June 2026
  • It’s known to attract birds and pollinators too.
    Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Pink or white blooms that pollinators love add a pop of color, followed by bright berries in the fall.
    Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 20 June 2026
  • Yarrow Full sun and sandy soil are must-haves for this pollinator-loving bloomer.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
  • And they're glazed in a way that's designed to attract more pollinators.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2025
  • Its dense spike-like blooms attract pollinators and may also help keep aphids and mites away from your peach trees.
    Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 26 June 2026
  • One of the most common causes of plum tree problems is the lack of a pollinator.
    oregonlive, 16 Jan. 2021
  • In small numbers, ants make good pollinators, but too many could cause damage to your plants and their roots.
    Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 23 May 2026
  • Plus, pollinators love getting a two-for-one with the blooms of marigolds and tomatoes side-by-side.
    Heather Bien, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
  • The cityscape has become a hospitable home to the pollinators.
    Kerry Breen, CBS News, 29 July 2023
  • This is good news for the bees and other pollinators who visit the flowers.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2025

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