Which formulation is safer than dusts/powders around bees?

• A. Granules
• B. Dusts/Powders
• C. BT Bacillus thuringiensis
• D. EC Emulsifiable Concentrates

Answer: (D)

Dusts and powders create fine particles that can drift in the air and settle onto blooming plants or onto bees, increasing exposure and potential contamination of hives. Emulsifiable concentrates are liquids that are sprayed onto targeted surfaces, so they don’t produce those dusty particles that riders of the wind can carry to foraging bees. When applied correctly with the right equipment and not on flowering crops, these droplets stay where you aim them and dry or are washed away without generating airborne dust, making this formulation safer around bees than dust/powder formulations. Always follow the label and apply with pollinators in mind to keep bees protected.