- Do not spray flowers in the last two to three weeks before shipping.
- Do not apply soil drenches of imidacloprid or other neonicotinoids to types of plants that are attractive to bees. Very few annuals are attractive to bees. However, the following annuals are attracted to bees: ageratum, snap dragons, calendula, cosmos, dahlia and zinnia. Many perennials are attractive to bees, and a list of them will be made available to you soon.
- Do not use imidacloprid soil drenches on flowering trees and shrubs that are attractive to bees.
- Read bee warning information on pesticide labels and avoid practices that are harmful to bees.