Oregon has eliminated pesticide-linked bee fatalities. An Oregon State University assessment revealed no confirmed cases of pesticide-driven bee mortality across the entire state since 2021, representing a dramatic recovery following a large-scale bee die-off in 2013 that prompted comprehensive reforms. That event prompted Oregon legislators to form a statewide pollinator task force and initiate sustained measures aimed at safeguarding bees. Officials trained over 12,000 landscapers, agricultural workers, and pesticide users in safer application methods near pollinators. Instructional resources reached schools and residents, encouraging the development of gardens and outdoor spaces that favor bees. At the same time, scientists established the Oregon Bee Atlas, currently the most extensive statewide catalog of bee species in the nation, recording every one of the 567 known species present in Oregon. Beyond mere identification, the atlas suggests optimal native plants for each county and supplies communities with concrete advice for establishing habitats that benefit regional pollinators. Oregon State University reports that the blend of public education, scientific inventory work, and refined pesticide practices has produced five straight years without any known pesticide-related bee deaths. Pollinators remain essential to farming, facilitating the fertilization of numerous fruits, vegetables, nuts, and ornamental plants that form part of daily diets. Experts note that Oregon’s progress demonstrates effective bee protection need not involve complete pesticide prohibitions. Supplying clearer guidance on proper timing, locations, and techniques for application can substantially lessen risks to pollinators while permitting continued agricultural and landscaping activities. ["Inaugural Oregon report details bee health progress." Oregon State University]