Managed Pollinator Protection Working Group
April 7, 2025 - Ana Heck
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EmailOriginally published: March 2, 2021
Last updated: April 7, 2025
Managed Pollinator Protection Working Group
State and tribal managed pollinator protection plans are designed to protect managed pollinators from pesticides. Managed Pollinator Protection Working Group members create and implement pollinator program plans and programs that support pollinator health. The working group includes extension educators, researchers, pesticide safety educators, apiary inspectors, and other professionals from departments of agriculture. The group meets monthly to learn about the work others are doing related to pollinator protection plans, share resources, and collaborate on projects that provide pollinator education and resources to pesticide applicators.
Working group members meet regularly and have access to a clearing house of shared resources. If you are interested in joining our working group, please contact Ana Heck.
Pollinator Protection for Pesticide Applicator Online Course
Pesticide applicators who work in crop protection can learn how they can support bees and other pollinators through the Pollinator Protection for Pesticide Applicators online course. Upon course completion, certified pesticide applicators in Michigan can request 1 restricted use pesticide (RUP) credit in categories 1A, 1B, 1C, 7A, Commercial Core or Private Core.
Pollinator Protection for Land Managers Online Course
Landscapers and land managers can learn how they can support bees and other pollinators through the Pollinator Protection for Land Managers online course. Upon course completion, certified pesticide applicators in Michigan can request one restricted use pesticide (RUP) credit in categories 2, 3A, 3B, 6, & 7A, Commercial Core or Private Core.
Pollinator Presentation for Pesticide Applicator Recertification Credit Clinics
Our Managed Pollinator Protection Plans (MP3) Working Group developed a presentation about pollinators for trainers to give at pesticide recertification credit clinics. Please contact Ana Heck to request a copy of the presentation.
The presentation is also available as a recording in Spanish: Dándole duro a las plagas mientras cuidamos a los polinizadores.
Protect Pollinators: Read Pesticide Labels card to accompany presentations
Pollinator Protection Resources
How do I know if a pesticide is safe for bees? Five steps to protect bees from pesticides, also in Spanish: ¿Cómo puedo saber si un pesticida es seguro para las abejas? Cinco pasos para proteger a las abejas de los pesticidas
Protect Pollinators: Read Pesticide Labels card, also in Spanish: Proteja los Polinzadores: Lea la Etiqueta
Resources for Beekeepers
Tropilaelaps mite information for beekeepers
Diagnostic labs and services for beekeepers, also in Spanish: Servicios y laboratorios de diagnóstico para apicultores
Varroa mite treatments not included in the 8th Edition of the Honey Bee Health Coalition's Tools for Varroa Management guide, also in Spanish: Varroa mite treatments not included in the 8th Edition of the Honey Bee Health Coalition's Tools for Varroa Management guide
Pollinator Protection Plans
Idaho Pollinator Protection Plan
Kentucky Pollinator Protection Plan
Michigan Managed Pollinator Protection Plan
North Dakota Pollinator Plan
Washington State Department of Agriculture Managed Pollinator Protection Plan
Wisconsin Pollinator Protection Plan
Acknowledgments
This project is funded through the North Central Integrated Pest Management Center.
This work is supported by the Crop Protection and Pest Management Program, project award no. 2018-70006-28883 and 2022-70006-38001, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
