Overview of a Proposed Ecological Risk Assessment Process for Honey bees (Apis mellifera) and Non‐Apis Bees

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Authors

  • Thomas Steeger
  • Anne Alix
  • T Moriarty
  • David L. Fischer
  • Rolf Fischer
  • Claire Brittain
  • Reed M. Johnson
  • Erik Johansen
  • Franz Streissel
  • Mark M. Miles
  • Christopher Lee-Steere
  • Margaret Fry
This chapter proposes a method for estimating risk to honey bees (Apis mellifera) and non‐Apis bees from pesticides that are applied through sprays (acting on contact) and through seed or soil treatments and tree trunk injections (acting systemically). It describes the risk assessment process for honey bees and non‐Apis bees. Problem formulation articulates the intent of the risk assessment and is predicated on particular protection goals for which the regulatory authority is responsible. The chapter illustrates the proposed risk assessment process identified by the participants of the 2011 SETAC Workshop on Pesticide Risk Assessment for Pollinators. The potential risk to adult honey bees from spray applications is assessed through calculation of an HQ. The screening‐level and refined risk assessment processes for soil or seed treatment‐applied pesticides incorporate different degrees of ecological realism. Screening‐level assessments are typically based on conservative assumptions regarding both exposure and effects.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPesticide Risk Assessment for Pollinators
EditorsDavid Fischer, Thomas Moriarty
Number of pages28
PublisherWiley Online Library
Publication date14.07.2014
Pages121-148
ISBN (print)9781118852521
ISBN (electronic)9781118852408
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 14.07.2014

    Research areas

  • Ecosystems Research
  • Biology
  • Honey bees, Non-Apis bees, Protection goals, Risk assessment, Screening-level assessments, Seed treatment, Soil treatment, Spray applications