Finding Balance: Managing Mosquitoes and Protecting Pollinators

Learn how to manage mosquitoes effectively in your home landscape while safeguarding pollinator populations. This session covers common pesticide practices, the critical role of pollinators in our ecosystem, and integrated pest management approaches that support both comfort and conservation.About the Speaker:Gabriella de Souza is a plant ecologist, science communicator, and community educator dedicated to connecting people with the natural world through engaging, research-based education. Based in Wilmington, North Carolina, Gabriella brings over a decade of experience in plant science to her work, blending academic expertise with creative outreach.