Apparently that concept is too complex for our mosquito control people. So they spray away, in complete violation. Bees were vigorously visiting goldenrod and aster until almost 6 pm yesterday. But they ignore me. And they refuse to look for themselves.
Wilful violations are criminal misuse.
I am a beekeeper who pollinates crops for a living. I have never lost anywhere near as many bees from varroa mites as from pesticide misuse. Varroa mites have killed off wild bees, but are easily controlled by beekeepers. Pesticide misuse has put me in poverty, over and over again. After Hurricane Hugo, illegal application stripped away the bees that were outside the hives.