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Area of Science:

  • Agricultural Entomology
  • Pest Management
  • Pollination Biology

Background:

  • Widespread bee deaths in Europe have led to controversy regarding agricultural practices and insecticide use.
  • Concerns exist about the impact of insecticides on beneficial insects, particularly pollinators like bumble bees.
  • Flonicamid is a novel insecticide with systemic action and long-lasting efficacy against aphids.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the selectivity of the insecticide flonicamid (Teppeki) on Bombus terrestris.
  • To assess the compatibility of flonicamid with the pollination activities of bumble bees in greenhouse crops.
  • To compare the effects of flonicamid with a standard neonicotinoid insecticide (acetamiprid) on bumble bee pollination.

Main Methods:

  • An experimental trial was conducted on hydroponic tomato cultivation comparing Teppeki with acetamiprid.
  • Bombus terrestris hives were introduced, and pollination was assessed by detecting flower markings (trademarks) left by bees.
  • Flower marking frequency was recorded on days 3 and 8 post-treatment, and colony health was inspected 14 days after treatment.

Main Results:

  • Flonicamid exhibited a minor interference with Bombus terrestris pollination activity compared to the standard insecticide acetamiprid.
  • Post-treatment colony inspections revealed no acute effects on adult bumble bees, with all colonies appearing healthy.
  • Evidence of eggs was observed in some colonies, and all colonies maintained low pollen stocks, indicating no significant negative impact.

Conclusions:

  • Teppeki, containing flonicamid, demonstrates selectivity towards Bombus terrestris.
  • Flonicamid treatment did not result in acute toxicity or significant interference with the pollination activities of bumble bees.
  • The findings suggest Teppeki is a compatible option for integrated pest management in agricultural settings where bumble bee pollination is crucial.