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EPA Protecting Bees and Other Pollinators from Pesticides

N.C. Beekeepers Association

Farming for Bees (pdf) - Xerces Society

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NCSU Beekeeping Notes

Coordinating with other agencies and organizations to develop a N.C. Pollinator Protection Plan

The Plant Industry Division oversees beneficial insects, including inspecting honey bees.

The Agronomic Division helps farmers improve management of land to maintain effective habitat areas.

With funding from Syngenta, our 18 Research Stations are planting pollinator habitats using a variety of farm-friendly flowering crops. N.C. State University researchers are working on best practices for these habitats.

The N.C. Forest Service has pollinator gardens and wildlife food plots at many state educational forests and are working to find ways to support even more pollinators.

Structural Pest Control and Pesticides is supporting Beewatch and FieldWatch to help connect farmers and beekeepers.

 

For Beekeepers: Know your Farmer

For Beekeepers: Know your Landscaper

 

bees on blueberriesBees and farms need each other. It’s that simple.

Bees need the habitat and food found on North Carolina’s rich agricultural lands.

Farmers need the pollination services provided by these avid pollinators to grow up to a third of the crops that we produce.

To provide a safe and healthy environment for these important agricultural workers, beekeepers and farmers need to open up lines of communication that will allow all parties to make informed decisions that will protect and better serve bees and other pollinators.

Working together, we can create a healthier environment for pollinators and help keep agriculture North Carolina’s No. 1 industry.


 

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Make Connections To Protect Pollinators

The best way to ensure protection of honey bees in regions where pesticides are used is to ensure effective communication between beekeepers and farmers. Fostering strong communication is the basis of a successful relationship.

Beekeepers and farmers with operations in close proximity are encouraged to have an open dialogue and should know one another’s name and pertinent contact information.

 



 

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