Bee Threat at Planting

Bee friendly during planting

• Follow manufacturer recommendations for using talc or graphite and avoid using more than recommended.
• Avoid adding excess dust from the bottom of the seed container to the planter.
• Minimize off-site dust movement from treated seeds.
• Stay alert to wind speed and direction, particularly near flowering crops which could attract pollinators.
• Incorporate treated seed into the soil at proper depths, especially at row ends and field corners.
• Clean planters and seed boxes away from environmentally sensitive areas that might attract pollinators.

For more tips on good seed treatment management, download a pdf.