Asked by Vicky Geurinckx on Jun 28, 2024
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Under the Pollinator Risk Assessment Framework,the EPA must unconditionally register a pesticide unless it produces data demonstrating the pesticide is likely to harm bee populations.
Pollinator Risk Assessment Framework
A set of guidelines and methodologies used to evaluate the potential risks posed by pesticides and other chemicals to pollinator species, such as bees and butterflies.
Pesticide
Chemical or biological agents that are applied to control pests, including insects, rodents, fungi, and weeds, posing a risk to crop production and human health.
Bee Populations
The groups of bees that inhabit a particular area, crucial for pollination and biodiversity, currently facing threats from pesticides, habitat loss, and climate change.
- Understand the regulatory framework for pesticide approval and its implications on pollinator populations.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the regulatory framework for pesticide approval and its implications on pollinator populations.
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