Which statement is true about protecting bees from pesticide injury?

Applying pesticides in the evening or during early morning is the safest practice for protecting bees from pesticide injury. During these times, bees are typically less active because they are not foraging as much. In the evening, most bees return to their hives, and in the early morning, they have not yet begun their foraging activities. This timing reduces the likelihood of bees coming into contact with pesticide applications, thereby minimizing potential harm to these beneficial insects.

The other options suggest practices that could potentially increase the risk to bees. For example, aerial applications might disperse pesticides over larger areas, making it likely that bees can encounter the chemicals during their foraging. Spraying crops when they are in bloom poses a direct risk to bees because that is when they are actively visiting flowers. Moreover, wettable powders, while having different characteristics compared to other formulations, do not inherently guarantee safety for bees; rather, it is the timing and method of application that primarily determine the level of risk to these pollinators.