Non-Chemical Management
- Protect bees by applying pesticides only when necessary. Do not apply insecticides on or near blooming plants, including weeds. If insecticide use is necessary, apply in the evening after bee activity has stopped for the day. Remove flowers from blooming plants where practical and choose formulations less toxic to bees such as liquids or granules.
- For fruit trees, make sure an appropriate pollinator tree is available if one is necessary.
Select non-chemical management options as your first choice!