Protecting pollinators is a unique challenge for the green industry. While the green industry is poised to provide plants to aid in habitat restoration, production systems must incorporate practices to manage pests without harming pollinators. What this means and its implementation are open questions. IR-4 hosted a workshop to refine the scientific questions and outline needed research.
Outcomes
- Better understanding of risk assessment processes
- Identification of key knowledge gaps for assessing pollinator risk in the green industry
- Improved awareness of how scientific results can be interpreted in diverse audiences
- Submission and receipt of an SCRI CAP research grant
For more information about ongoing research activities and to sign up for updates, visit Protecting Bees.
Pollinator Protection Workshop White Paper & Presentations
Pollinator Workshop White Paper
Presentations
Growing Neonic Free, Gary Mangum
Neonicotinoid Registration Review and Pollinator Risk Assessment, Richard Allen
Honey Bees, Bumble Bees, and Other Bees, Managed and Wild, Kimberly Stoner
Neonicotinoid Residues in Pollen and Nectar of Food Crops, David Fischer
Things to Think About When Designing Pollen and Nectar Residue Studies, Jay Overmyer
Designing Studies for Pesticide Impacts on Pollinators, Dan Potter
Risk Characterization Summary for Production Ornamentals, Joe Chamberlin
Understanding Consumer Preferences and Demand for Ornamental Plants, Hayk Khachatryan
The Value of Neonicotinoids in Turf and Ornamentals, Pete Nowak
Pollinator Stewardship Initiative: Role of Science to Advise Public Policy, Lin Schmale
Pollinator Health: Horticulture’s Role in the Solution, Joseph Bischoff