Synthetic Pesticides
| Name | Use | Toxicity To Bees | How To Avoid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neonicotinoids | Controls: Sucking/chewing insects Fungal diseases |
Reduces overwintering success Reduces reproductive success Flight/navigation problems Slows learning of new tasks |
Companion Planting Choose Native Plants Diversify Plantings Water Power |
| Glyphosate | Controls: Weed growth |
Harms gut health Impairs cognitive ability |
Hand Pulling Boiling Water White Vinegar Corn Gluten Meal High Mowing |
| Dicamba | Controls: Weed growth |
Reduces available forage Reduces attractiveness of forage |
Hand Pulling Boiling Water White Vinegar Corn Gluten Meal High Mowing |
| Chlorpyrifos | Controls: Worms Sucking/chewing insects |
Impairs learning and memory | Buy organic, local foods from trusted growers. |
| Thiacloprid | Controls: Sucking/chewing insects |
Reduces reproductive success | Buy organic, local foods from trusted growers. |
Organic-Approved Pesticides
| Name | Use | Toxicity To Bees | How To Avoid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diatomaceous Earth | Controls: Sucking/chewing insects Nuisance insects (primarily ants) |
Kills on contact or soon after | Companion Planting Choose Native Plants Diversify Plantings Water Power |
| Insecticidal soap | Controls: Sucking/chewing insects |
Kills on contact or soon after | Companion Planting Choose Native Plants Diversify Plantings Water Power |
| Pyrethrins | Controls: Sucking/chewing insects Wasps |
Kills on contact or soon after | Companion Planting Choose Native Plants Diversify Plantings Water Power |
| Spinosad | Controls: Sucking/chewing insects |
Kills on contact or soon after | Companion Planting Choose Native Plants Diversify Plantings Water Power |
| Copper Sulfate | Controls: Fungal diseases |
Kills on contact or soon after | Garlic Oil Avoid Overwatering Ensure Proper Airflow |