[Pollinator] Fwd: Honey Bee Health Coalition Unveils First Ever Set of Tools, Resources to Help Soybean Growers Support Pollinators, Reduce Pesticide Exposure

[Cora Lund Preston]

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From: Jeffrey.Burris at dnr.state.oh.us <Jeffrey.Burris at dnr.state.oh.us>
Date: Fri, Mar 2, 2018 at 11:04 AM
Subject: Honey Bee Health Coalition Unveils First Ever Set of Tools,
Resources to Help Soybean Growers Support Pollinators, Reduce Pesticide
Exposure
To: "Jeffrey.Burris at dnr.state.oh.us" <Jeffrey.Burris at dnr.state.oh.us>


The Honey Bee Health Coalition rolled out tools and tips for soybean farms
to help protect pollinators. Among the practices advice: always follow
label instructions when applying pesticides and plant flowers to improve
food and water resources for bees.





https://honeybeehealthcoalition.org/honey-bee-health-coalition-
unveils-first-ever-set-of-tools-resources-to-help-soybean-growers-support-
pollinators-reduce-pesticide-exposure/





https://honeybeehealthcoalition.org/



https://honeybeehealthcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/
HBHC-Soybean-BMP-11_2017.pdf



Protecting pollinators and honey bees in soybean growing areas includes the
following practices:

·         *Communicate:* Open lines of communication between growers and
beekeepers can help both parties understand each other’s concerns and help
ensure healthy pollinator populations remain viable. Many states have
implemented Managed Pollinator Protection Plans (MP3s) or similar programs
to facilitate this communication. Other resources include state-based
registries for apiary location which show pesticide applicators where honey
bees are located. Farmers and applicators can contact their state or local
department of agriculture, state apiarist, or similar organization to find
out the best methods for contacting nearby beekeepers, but beekeepers also
should take measures to make sure nearby farmers are aware of their
operations.

·

·         *Think before you spray:* Use integrated pest management (IPM)
approaches that reduce unneeded or poorly-timed pesticide applications. Be
aware that pesticides, especially several commonly used insecticides, can
kill bees and other pollinators.

·

·         *Always follow the label and check for updates:* When applying
pesticides, always follow label instructions. Doing otherwise is a
violation of the law.

·

·         *Provide food and water:* Improve food and water resources for
bees by providing habitat that includes flowering plants (e.g., in field
margins, riparian buffers, terraces, etc.), avoiding pesticide exposure to
non-target plants and water sources that bees use for food and hydration,
and by cleaning up pesticide spills.

·

·         *Check for updates:* Use extension agents, technology providers,
and crop/beekeeping advisers to keep up to date on developing research,
best management practices, and label language. All of which are evolving.



FYI.



Thanks,

Jeff



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