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Tag: deflectors

What Growers Can Do to Mitigate Dust Drift at Planting

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Tracey Baute

Before this brief cold wet weather some planting got started over the last week in some areas. The warmer weather had brought spring on into full bloom including dandelions, coltsfoot and some trees including maples, willows, popular and even fruit trees. With the flowers come the bees to forage, setting up the potential for the […]

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NEW OMAF Infosheet: Adjusting Planting Practices to Protect Pollinators

Posted on March 5, 2014 (April 22, 2016) by Tracey Baute

In order to mitigate risk of dust exposure to bees, Ontario stakeholders believe that practical initiatives to reduce dust released during planting should be considered. This includes the use of an improved seed lubricant and the use of planter deflectors, in order to minimize pollinator exposure. Two key ways to mitigate dust drift, as referenced […]

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