February 2020 – COLOSS

Lethal and sublethal synergistic effects of a new systemic pesticide, flupyradifurone (Sivanto), on honeybees

ArticlesBy SimoneTosi 27. February 2020 Leave a comment

Abstract The honeybee (Apis mellifera L.) is an important pollinator and a model for pesticide effects on insect pollinators. The effects of agricultural pesticides on honeybee health have therefore raised concern. Bees can be exposed to multiple pesticides that may interact synergistically, amplifying their side effects. Attention has focused on neonicotinoid pesticides, but flupyradifurone (FPF)…

IUCN report on alien subspecies in Europe

ArticlesBy PerKryger 27. February 2020 Leave a comment

Report for the IUCN on alien honey bee subspecies within the EU. 1.4. Areas within the EU where the alien sub-species is a potential threat, but not yet present A. m. ligustica As the sub-species is already present in all EU countries, the only areas where it could still be introduced and become a threat…

Authentication of the botanical and geographic origin of Egyptian honey using pollen analysis methods

ArticlesBy YahyaAlNaggar 27. February 2020 Leave a comment

Authentication of the botanical and geographic origin of Egyptian honey using pollen analysis methods to use pollen analyses to authenticate the botanical origin and labeling of seven kinds of Egyptian honey and to identify sources of pollen used by honey bees in Egypt. Honeys are labeled, based on sources of pollen, which are usually provided…