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Establish Pollinator-Safe Pest Management for Ecosystem Protection

Many pesticides harm pollinators essential for food production, yet pollinator-safe management could control pests while protecting beneficial insects. The challenge is developing pest management approaches that control pests without harming pollinators or other beneficial insects. Barriers include selective control challenges, timing coordination, and knowledge gaps about pollinator exposure. Without pollinator protection, pest management continues harming insects essential for crop production while threatening food security. Successful pollinator-safe management could control pests while protecting pollinators, potentially creating pest management that supports rather than undermines agricultural productivity through pollinator conservation.

Applied Sciences, Sustainable Farming, Integrated Pest Management