What information is provided on the label about pollinator protection?

What information is provided on the label about pollinator protection?

• A. There will be a pollinator protection box with a bee icon containing instructions such as not applying while bees are foraging and not applying to flowering plants.
• B. No pollinator information appears on labels.
• C. Pollinator protection is optional and not required on the label.
• D. The bee icon means you should attract pollinators.

Answer: (A)

Pollinator protection information on pesticide labels is provided in a dedicated box that features a bee icon. This box is where the label gives concrete precautions to keep pollinators safe, such as not applying the product while bees are foraging and not applying to flowering plants. This placement and icon are there to clearly signal these important protections and are a required part of the label so applicators can follow steps to minimize harm to pollinators. The bee icon does not mean you should attract pollinators; it indicates precautions to protect them.

Pollinator protection information on pesticide labels is provided in a dedicated box that features a bee icon. This box is where the label gives concrete precautions to keep pollinators safe, such as not applying the product while bees are foraging and not applying to flowering plants. This placement and icon are there to clearly signal these important protections and are a required part of the label so applicators can follow steps to minimize harm to pollinators. The bee icon does not mean you should attract pollinators; it indicates precautions to protect them.