Stewardship Team & Pollinator Lead Syngenta Greensboro, North Carolina
If not used according to the product label, insecticides have the potential to cause harm to pollinators, especially honey bees (Apis mellifera). Labels have specific mitigation practices such as restricting applications to blooming crops or weeds while bees are foraging in or near the treatment area. In addition to label measures, additional stewardship measures are recommended which include understanding bee biology and awareness of local apiaries. Pesticide registrants work together through stewardship programs including BeSure! Pesticide registrants also work with other stakeholders including federal partners, universities, commodity groups, and NGOs (non-governmental organizations) to ensure that products are used according to the label.