types of neonicotinoids—which are scientific-looking, mul-
tisyllabic words like imidacloprid—and names of home
garden products that use them, like BioAdvanced 3-in-1
Insect, Disease & Mite Control. Instead, practice what’s
called integrated pest management. Plant flowers to make
up a healthy pollinator habitat: Best practices include
planting a variety of flower colors and shapes, opting for
native plants, and selecting flowers that bloom at different
times of year to provide more months of nectar and pollen.
Local nurseries can help guide you.Whether you garden or not, provide nesting sites for pol-
linators, from hummingbirds and butterflies to bats and
bees. The US Fish and Wildlife Service website (fws.gov)
has tips.
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