Pollinator Protection a Bee & Pesticide Handbook

by A. Johansen Carl, Daniel F. Mayer, Lawrence J. Connor (Editor)

A handbook designed for use by beekeepers, growers, pesticide applicators, county agents, ag consultants, environmentalists, and research scientists and teachers. The book outlines methods of protecting pollinating bee species to ensure adequate crop pollination. Chapters include: History of Bee Poisoning, Bees and their Relatives, Bee Poisoning Symptoms and Signs, Types of Pesticides, Herbicides, Types of Insecticides, Pesticides Used by Beekeepers, Factors Contributing to Bee Poisoning, Mortality Factors Confused with Poisoning, Food Contamination, Other Contaminant Effects, The Science of Bee Poisoning, Legislation/Regulation, Miscellaneous Poisoning Problems, Reducing Pollinator Damage and Death. There are five Appendixes: Sequential Testing for Bee Hazard, Toxicity of Insecticides and Miticides, Toxicity of Herbicides, Blossom and Fruit Thinners, Desiccants and Plant Growth Regulators to Honey Bees, Toxicity of Fungicides to Honey Bees and Specific Bee Poisoning Data for Insecticides and Miticides.

214 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1990

Reviews

[Angela Tollerson · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent book showing the LD50 chemical effects on pollinators. However, more study needs to be done on sublethal effects. This book does not cover those, understandably so.