Perhaps the most important insects associated with safflower are bees. Bees, both honey bees and wild bees, are attracted to safflower, and their presence can increase seed set. Safflowers also are attractive to several beneficial insects, including lady beetles and lacewings, that may provide insect control in surrounding areas. The impact of insecticide treatments on bees and other beneficials, especially those treatments applied during the safflower flowering period, need to be considered when making management decisions.
Categories: Safflower, Beneficial insects, Insects
Date: 04/19/2006