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The Science of Protecting Pollinators While Managing Pests
Blog and Photos by Sharalyn Peterson, Northwest Center for Alternatives to Pesticides (NCAP) For many of us who tend gardens it’s a challenge to manage problematic pests while protecting vital pollinators! Conventional pesticides often provide a quick and effective solution to pest outbreaks, but they can pose serious risks to bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. These chemicals don’t always discriminate between harmful pests and helpful pollinators, leading to unintended consequences for our ecosystems. This is where Integrated Pest and Pollinator Management (IPPM) offers a better way forward.Continue readingNCAP's 2023-2024 Pesticide Drift Project Marks Success in Central Washington
In the 2023-2024 grant cycle, the Northwest Center for Alternatives to Pesticides has made significant strides in our pesticide drift awareness project, thanks to funding from Northwest Fund for the Environment. This initiative focused on Central Washington, highlighting the critical connection between farmworker health and environmental sustainability.Continue reading