Drummond Speaks About Bees in Press Herald Article

The Portland Press Herald spoke with University of Maine Biology Professor Frank Drummond about how several species of bees are in danger of extinction in Maine. Drummond and UMaine colleagues Lois Berg Stack and Alison Dibble are conducting a five-year study financed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture on bees and what plants best support them. Drummond spoke of the importance bees have on agriculture due to pollination. Drummond and his team are advocating for gardeners to use bee-friendly plants.