Effect of reduced risk pesticides for use in greenhouse vegetable production on <i>Bombus impatiens</i> (Hymenoptera: Apidae)

Abstract

We conclude that the new reduced risk insecticides metaflumizone and chlorantraniliprole and the fungicides myclobutanil, potassium bicarbonate and cyprodinil + fludioxonil are safe for greenhouse use in the presence of bumble bees. This information can be used preserve greenhouse pollination programs while maintaining acceptable pest management.