Spraying

Check for bees visiting plants and remember that

the honeydew produced by aphids is attractive to

bees.

Spray if you do not have to.

Follow closely the environmental protection

instructions on the label and the guidance in this

code.

Use pesticides labelled harmful,

dangerous, extremely dangerous or

high risk to bees, if crops or weeds are

in open flower or part bloom, unless this

is allowed by the product label.

Spray in the evening when bees have stopped

flying, as this allows several hours for the

pesticide to dry before bees become active

again, (but remember that bumblebees might be

around to look for food later into the evening than

honeybees).

Let pesticide drift into beehives or

into hedgerows or fields where bees,

including bumblebees, may be looking

for food.

Choose a cool cloudy day, or the early morning (if

you have to spray during the day).