Pollinators are organisms that help transfer pollen from one flowering plant to another. This fertilizes plants so that they can produce seeds and fruit.

With over 700 native species in Canada, bees are the most common pollinators. Other pollinators include butterflies, moths, wasps, flies, some types of beetles, hummingbirds and certain bats. Bees and other insect pollinators are critical to the production of many crops and play an essential ecological role. Crops that depend on the work of pollinators include tree and berry fruit, canola, alfalfa, squash, and melon.

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Please check out the Links Page for new informaion regarding organic beekeeping and honey production.  Topics include:

Atlantic Certified Organic

CFIA: Canada Organic Regime

Organic Production systems Permitted Substances

General Principles and Management Standards

The following best management practices are provided to help protect bees and other insect pollinators, including honey bees, from pesticide spray applications and drift throughout the growing season.

Protecting Pollintaors During Pesticide Spraying Fact Sheet [PDF]

Health Canada has realeased a fact sheet on Polinator Protection on April 8, 2013.  Please open the following to view the Pollinator Protection and Responsible Use of Treated Seed [PDF] factsheet.