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Confirming the discovery could add an amphibian to the surprisingly diverse list of recently discovered pollinators — there are pollinating rats, cockroaches and even lizards.

From New York Times • Apr. 28, 2023

But more observations are needed to say the frogs really are pollinating plants.

From New York Times • Apr. 28, 2023

If the rats are pollinating the feijoa plants, their behavior is a bit unusual.

From New York Times • Jun. 22, 2022

Making matters worse, some almond farmers spray pesticides when the bees are pollinating, he said.

From Washington Times • Jun. 26, 2016

The agency will also impose new restrictions on what pesticides farmers can use when commercial honeybees are pollinating their crops.

From Washington Post • May 18, 2015