Honey Bee Studies

 

Adult and larval honey bee studies are performed at CAR year round according to GLP OPPTS guidelines.  In-hive as well as confined in-hive studies can be performed from April to November.  Growth chamber larval and adults studies are available at any time.  Environmentally controlled growth chambers are used to ensure age selection and control cross-contamination during testing.  Experienced entomologists on staff are available to observe and record data, along with trained technicians.  Daily ratings and evaluations.  Study design and protocol development are done to satisfy Sponsor needs.  Draft protocols available on request.  

For specialized studies requested by the EPA and/or OECD guidelines, protocol development available.  Cost for protocol development are based on protocol requirements.  Should the study not be initiated, development fees will be charged.  Final reports for EPA submission can be issued within two months of study completion depending upon sponsor request.  Protocol development under strictest confidentiality.

Worker_Bees_Attending_Young_Larvae  

3 to 5 day old in cell larvae

RESEARCH TRIALS

· Residue Bioassay RT25 Studies

· 30 Day In-Hive Feeding Studies

· Confined Whole Hive Studies

· Adult Acute Contact Studies

· Adult Feeding Studies

· Larval Hazard Dose Studies

· In-Hive Larval Studies

 

GUIDELINES

OPPTS 850.3020    Honey Bee Acute Contact Toxicity

OPPTS 850.3030    Honey Bee Toxicity of Residues on Foliage

OPPTS 850.3040    Field Testing for Pollinators

OPPTS 885.4380    Honey Bee Testing, Tier I

OECD Guideline 213          Honeybees, Acute Oral Toxicity Test

OECD Guideline 214          Honeybees, Acute Contact Toxicity Test 

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Last Updated on April 14, 2009

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