Pesticides

Does spraying for mosquitoes affect pollinators?

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#1 Comment By Alisma On 05/02/2017 @ 9:04 pm

Some pesticides used for mosquitoes can also harm bees and other pollinators. Larvicides used against mosquitoes are usually safer for pollinators because they are applied to water and are often more specific. Here are some tips for bee-safe mosquito control:

https://armn.org/2016/02/19/how-to-control-mosquitoes-without-killing-pollinators-and-other-important-wildlife/ ^[1]

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