Insecticides
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information, contact the Alberta Ag-Info Centre
at 310-FARM (3276).
Rights and good practice
By law, persons, provided they do not contravene
any land use by-laws, regulations or generally
accepted practices, may operate an agricultural
operation (including the application of pesticides).
It’s important to follow label directions and good
practices regarding protection of pollinator species
from insecticide applications.
Laws generally allow persons to obtain a benefit
on their property, provided that the benefit is not
achieved at the expense of adjacent landowners.
Ensure that pesticides are used in a manner where
drift does not occur.
Notification ensures that hazards are identified prior
to spraying so that farmers or their custom applicators
can adjust application practices to prevent problems,
and beekeepers can adjust practices to accommodate
spraying. Notification does not mean seeking
permission to spray. Producers have the legal right
to apply pesticides on their property.
Toxicity of Insecticides to Honeybees
Highly toxic
Moderately toxic
Non-toxic
Severe losses may be expected if the
following materials are used when
bees are present at treatment time or
within a few days thereafter:
These can be used around bees if dosage,
timing, and method of application are
correct, but do not apply them directly
on bees, in the field or at the colonies:
These are relatively non-toxic
to honeybees:
Actara
Admire
Lannate
Alias 240 SC
Thiodan
Coragen
Ambush
Thionex EC
Eco-Bran
Assail 70 WP
Movento 240 SC
Beleaf
Citadel 480EC
Clutch
Concept
Cygon 480
Dibrom
Decis 5EC
Diazinon
Grapple, Grapple
2
Imidan 50 WP
Lagon 480
Lorsban 4E
Malathion 25W
Matador 120EC
Monitor
Nufos 4E
Orthene
Perm-UP
Poncho 600 FS
Pounce
Pyrinex 480EC
Rimon 10 EC
Ripcord 400EC
Sevin XLR
Silencer 120EC
Titan