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2015 toxicity to pollinators of insecticides used in greenhouse, nursery, and landscapes
2015 toxicity (LD50) of greenhouse, nursery, and landscape insecticides to pollinators.
Protecting bees and beneficial insects from systemic insecticides applied in landscapes
The conservation of beneficial insects is an essential part of Integrated Pest management (IPM) programs.
New turf insecticides and IRAC classifications
Turf insecticides differ in efficacy against pests, residual duration, and whether the insecticide is a contact or systemic.
Pollinator conservation
Beyond agriculture, pollinators are keystone species in most terrestrial ecosystems. Many of our native bee pollinators are at risk, and the status of many more is unknown.
Insecticides used in greenhouse and landscapes and toxicity to pollinators
Nursery and greenhouse growers have alternatives to systemic insecticides. The EPA has been registering selective, contact insecticides that conserve beneficial insects and pollinators.
Download the Save the Bees poster (2.5 M PDF)
Learn how to create a landscape that blooms from April to September create a consistent food supply for pollinators to complete their life cycles.
Visit the Center for Urban Ecology and Sustainability (CUES) website
CUES strives to educate landscape managers and urban residents about ways to embrace environmental stewardship by practicing sustainable management.
The Urban Forestry and Horticulture Research Nursery
Tours, demonstrations, workshops, and research for professional arborists, garden center employees, nursery growers, private citizens, and urban foresters
