Pollinator Protection Checklist
This Pollinator Protection Checklist helps growers protect bees and other pollinators during crop protection work. Fill it in by hand and keep it with your farm records for later seasons.
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What is on this checklist
- Check the label for pollinator warnings
- Notify nearby beekeepers if practical
- Avoid spraying crops in bloom unless label allows
- Check weeds in bloom in the field
- Choose application timing to reduce exposure
- Reduce drift near habitat
- Record products and bloom stage
- Review practices after the season
How to use this checklist
Work down the list in the same order each time so nothing gets skipped. Anything marked FIX should be handled before the job starts and written down.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with eXtension and SARE.
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