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 attrativeness 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 |
