Milestones

Module 3 - Capture and reduction in the import of active substances

Responsibility

Dr. K. Wallner, Hohenheim
klaus.wallner@uni-hohenheim.de

Milestones

  1. Capture of the active-agent transport

    • Hiving returning forager bees at the entrance board.
    • Preparation of pollen pellets and honey stomachs.
    • Residue analysis of pollen and nectar.

  1. Optimised application technology (partner: Lechler GmbH)

    • Reducing the number of flowers that are directly wetted by insecticides by using deeper hanging spray nozzles.
    • Objective: no contamination of nectar and pollen.

  1. Encapsulated repellents (partner: Syngenta Agro GmbH)

    • Slow release of those substances that have a deterrent effect on bees by using micro-capsule technology.
    • Objective: no contact to treated flowers.