EPA Publishes Neonicotinoid Preliminary Pollinator Risk Assessments
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Last Thursday, the EPA published preliminary pollinator risk assessments for the following neonicotinoids: clothianidin, thiamethoxam and dinotefuran (imidacloprid was completed in 2016). In addition, the EPA updated the imidacloprid review with potential risk to aquatic species. The assessments for clothianidin, thiamethoxam, and dinotefuran, similar to the preliminary pollinator assessment for imidacloprid showed: most approved uses do not pose significant risks to bee colonies. With regards imidacloprid, the EPA found no direct risk to fish or aquatic phase amphibians but some minimal indirect risks.
The data collected is based on agriculture use patterns. EPA is in the process of collecting data for residential and ornamental uses and their impact on pollinators. NPMA will be working with EPA to provide necessary data and information that accurately represents the structural pest management industry use patterns. Please click here for a detailed schedule for the review of the neonicotinoids.
