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Pollinator Initiative

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) is dedicated to doing more to protect pollinators. It has implemented pilot projects to work toward implementing pollinator habitat along their roadside.

Frequently Asked Questions

Won’t planting wildflowers attract deer to the roadway and cause more accidents?

May 14, 2024, 14:05 PM
Question : Won’t planting wildflowers attract deer to the roadway and cause more accidents?
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Not necessarily. Deer are attracted to freshly cut herbaceous plants. As plants are allowed to grow, they become tougher and more difficult to eat. Many varieties of flowering plants are less attractive to deer.

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More Pollinator Resources

Pollinator Overview

Plant pollination by insects is essential to human health, global food webs, and protection of biodiversity.

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Pollinator Initiative

Why does the PA Turnpike have a Pollinator Habitat Initiative?

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How Can I Help?

Property owners can help the pollinators too.

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