Backyard Conservation

Pesticides can have harmful effects on many pollinators—including bees and butterflies. Understanding how to manage pests while minimizing risks to pollinators is key to maintaining a healthy, pollinator-friendly yard.

Below are resources to help you learn best practices for responsible pesticide use and pest management in your gardens and landscapes:

Protecting Pollinators at Home - Xerces Society

Rethinking Weed Management at Home - Xerces Society

Guardians of Your Garden: How Native Plants Help Control Pests and Diseases While Nurturing Wildlife - Garden for Wildlife

8 Pesticide Myths Every Gardener Should Know - Xerces Society

Top 7 Reasons to Stop Pesticide Use at Home - Xerces Society

Alternative Pesticide Management for the Lawn and Garden - Colorado State Extension

Solving Your Pest Problems Without Harming Pollinators - Pollinator Partnership