Operation Pollinator is a global initiative from Syngenta that aims to counteract pollinator diversity decline, by supporting the development of pollinator habitats in a variety of commercial landscapes through partnerships with key stakeholders.

Initially Syngenta ran a pilot project with three golf courses. We have been working with them to establish and manage pollen and nectar rich wildflower areas that will provide essential food resources and nesting habitat for pollinators. This program has now been expanded.

NB: Australia has more than 1,700 native bee species, and out of that, only 2% can sting. Most are too small to deliver an effective sting, and Australian native bees are not aggressive. And it is important to remember bees are not the only pollinators. Birds and many other pollinators, including butterflies, moths, beetles, flies, and native insects, also contribute to pollination; these beneficial insects are a key part of the natural food chain and often feed on pest insects.