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Unmowed strips attract insects, but many abandon partially mowed dikes

Source: Phys.org · Published 5 Oct 2026, 20:00

Municipalities are increasingly mowing dikes and verges in stages, so that insects can make longer use of the plants growing there. Mowing is essential to keep a dike strong, explains ecologist…

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