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Illinois Extension Offers Tips for Honeybee-safe Pesticide Spraying

By Sarah Hughson posted on May 17, 2022 | Posted in Crop Protection, Soil Health

Source: University of Illinois Extension

Choose a pesticide with lower bee toxicity. Some products, like neonicotinoid insecticides, are highly toxic to bees. While our target insects are killed by the application rates on the specific use section of the product label, some nontarget insects may be sensitive to smaller quantities of the material.

EPA Releases Residual Time to 25% Bee Mortality (RT25) Data Reducing Pesticide Hazards for Bees

April 23, 2019 | Posted in Cover Crops, Crop Protection

Source: Washington State University

Research shows insecticides like neonicotinoids and pyrethroids, which can be found in over-the-counter products, can negatively affect bees. However, these effects can be mitigated when pesticide sprays are timed to avoid key periods when bees pollinate crops, according to Washington State University.

NCGA Releases Pollinator Protection Guide

April 2, 2019

Source: National Corn Growers Association

In the Midwest Corn Belt, corn often covers 40 percent of the landscape or more. In partnership with the Honey Bee Health Coalition, the National Corn Growers Association identifies potential effects of agricultural practices on bees at each stage of production and recommends ways to mitigate those impacts.

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Enlist Pollinators, Predator Insects to Help Fight Pests in No-Tilled Crops

‘Extending the bloom’ with buffer zones, cover crops and native prairie grass strips helps nurture the symbiotic relationship between insects, soils and flowering plants.

By Mark McNeely posted on May 12, 2018 | Posted in Cover Crops, Crop Protection

In an age of surface-applied insecticides and seed treatments, the importance of beneficial insects and natural pollinators to a thriving agricultural ecosystem can easily be overlooked.

Protecting Bees When Spraying Insecticides on Soybeans

August 5, 2016 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Ohio State University Extension

A survey found soybean pollen was found in nearly half of honey samples, a strong indication bees are foraging in soybean fields, says Ohio State University Extension.

Help Protect Bee Colonies During Corn Planting

May 15, 2016 | Posted in Crop Protection, Seeding & Planting

Source: Ohio State University Extension

Spring buildup of honey bee colonies can be directly threatened by corn planting, but growers can help limit bees’ exposure of seed treatment dust, says Ohio State University Extension.

Use Cover Crops to Support Pollinators

November 23, 2015 | Posted in Cover Crops

Source: Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education

A free bulletin from Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education helps growers make thoughtful changes in cover crop selection and management to support pollinators.

Protecting Pollinators From Insecticide Exposure

July 24, 2014 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: South Dakota State University

Summer is in full swing. Soybeans are beginning to bloom, corn is tasseling and sunflowers will start to show their flashy yellow flowers soon.

Report: Best Practices Can Minimize Impact On Pollinators

May 31, 2013 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Iowa Ag Connection

Farmers being observant with seed treatments at planting and pesticide applications during the growing season could minimize ill effects on bee populations, according to Iowa State University entomologists.

Honeybee Deaths Linked To Seed Insecticide Exposure

January 22, 2012 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: By Brian Wallheimer, Purdue University

Honeybee populations have been in serious decline for years, and Purdue University scientists may have identified one of the factors that cause bee deaths around agricultural fields.

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