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Körner et al. (2014) Insecticidal activity of a PPP as a criterion to trigger laboratory studies with non‐Apis bees? Make a BeeCision!

Over the last six years, the effects of plant protection products (PPP) on pollinators such as honeybees have come increasingly to the attention of both scientists and the general public. In 2013, under the new EU Regulation 1107/2009, the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) published a preliminary new guidance document (GD) on risk assessment for pollinators.

Schabacker et al. (2014) Focal Bird Species and Risk Assessment Approach for Nonagricultural Grassland Scenarios in Central Europe

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) guideline on risk assessment identifies pesticide exposure scenarios for nontarget wildlife; however, this scheme is not applicable to nonagricultural grassland. For example, different habitats and human utilization on golf courses attract bird communities that differ from those found in agricultural fields with annual crop cycles.

Gaviria, Hörold (2014) Tool for Estimating Application Dates for FOCUS Surface Water Scenarios Based on Plant Growth Stages

When using the SWASH FOCUS model shell, application dates are required for the calculation of predicted environmental concentrations (PEC) in surface water. It is necessary to define these application dates for each scenario and crop. However, to-date, no guidance describing a uniform procedure to find adequate application dates based on BBCH codes provided in the GAP table has been implemented.

Nickisch, Erlacher (2014) Modelling concentrations of PPP in ground water after spray application to hop

Hop is not available as crop in the FOCUS groundwater models. In this study we tested if it is necessary to consider the singularity of a crop for the registration of a pesticide or if it is possible to use one of the existent FOCUS crops as a surrogate. Calculations were performed for the non-FOCUS crop hop using hop specific data (e.g. LAI) derived from field measurements.

Haaf et al. (2014) Make a BeeCision – Is Insecticidal Activity of a PPP a Criterion to Trigger Laboratory Studies with Non-Apis Bees?

In 2013, under the new EU Regulation 1107/2009, the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) published a new Guidance Document on risk assessment for pollinators (EFSA, 2013). In addition to assessments on honeybees, risk assessments on bumble bees and solitary bees are required.

Ludwigs et al. (2013) Sektion II: Methoden für landwirtschaftliche Gebiete - Bewertung von Vogelarten bei der Zulassung von Pestiziden in Europa

Es wird eine Übersicht zur Vorgehensweise der Risikobewertung von Vögeln zu potentiell durch Pfl anzenschutzmittel auftretenden akuten und reproduktiven Eff ekten gegeben. Grundlage einer solchen Risikobewertung ist die aktuelle Richtlinie (EFSA 2009) der europäischen Behörde für Lebensmittelsicherheit, EFSA.

Schmitzer, Lückmann (2013) Evaluation and Improvements of the Oomen et al. Bee Brood Test

Recent developments in the risk assessment of plant protection products (PPP) on bees (EU Regulation 1107/2009, EFSA 2013) promote the evaluation of potential effects on honeybee brood (Apis mellifera L.).

Dietzen et al. (2013) Focal Species of Birds in European Crops for Higher Tier Pesticide Risk Assessment

Focal species have been defined by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) as real species that represent others in a crop resulting from their potential higher level of exposure to pesticides. As such they are the most appropriate species for refining estimates of exposure further, through, for example, radio tracking and dietary studies.

Lutzmann et al. (2012) Appendix: List of reptile species and their potential occurrence in agricultural habitats

Murfitt et al. (2012) Bird focal species for pesticide risk assessment in orchards in Spain

This poster summarises the findings of Syngenta studies to identify focal species in four orchard crops in Spain. The aim is to show focal species for pesticide risk assessments in these crops and also to demonstrate the main principles involved in focal species selection.

Gerlach, Schabacker, Ludwigs (2012) Granivorous birds - Exposure reduction by de-husking behaviour

Granivorous birds of the families Passeridae (sparrows), Fringillidae (finches) and Emberizidae (buntings) are known to de-husk seeds prior to consumption. De-husking is an inhered behavioral trait of these species groups. A specialised beak structure allows the birds to crack seeds and discard the husk (i.e. de-husking) before swallowing the kernel – this was described in detail already by Ziswiler (1965).

Henn, Erlacher (2012) Highest tier? EPAT analysis in aquatic risk assessment of plant protection products

For standard risk assessment conducted during the EU review of plant protection products (PPP), the concentration of active substances in water bodies adjacent to a single field is calculated using the surface water model FOCUS SWASH.