Did you know that the application of pesticides entails risks to wildlife, pollinators, grazing animals and for air, soil and water? Here tell you all …. This blog will talk about the importance for protect bees from pesticides and the responsibility that comes with using these products.

The dreaded plague

By making use of plant protection products you have to think about their impact on the field of parks and gardens. These rather small but high species diversity spaces are harmful organism white. One of the most important aspects of these spaces is frequented as its aesthetic function. Therefore we take care of the visual aspect of parks and gardens to the prevention and control of pests and diseases. The products that can be used are few as they carry a risk for people, pets and even fish ponds.

Your read even the smallest letter

We recommend that you take notice well on the labels of plant protection products as indicated carry risks for terrestrial and aquatic fauna. Some do not involve any risk to wildlife while others fall into the category of very dangerous for wildlife. In Catalonia the prior authorization of Plant Protection Service, Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Action is necessary. So if you’re using crop protection products we recommend reports good process to follow. We must emphasize the risk to bees as plant protection products are used. There is a Ministerial Order of 2004 which reflects the importance of these insects as pollinators whose honey production activity can not be affected.

It does not blow away

When the application of a plant protection product, only a small part of this contact with harmful organisms of cultivated plants, the rest of the product is transported by wind or comes into contact with rainwater, irrigation is done etc. If you stay on the ground, air or water, is a significant risk of contamination to the environment to be taken into account.