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What was the Oregon Department of Agriculture’s reason for the 6-month ban on
Dinotefuran use?
![Memorial and Moratorium
Posted on July 7, 2013 by ineal
Another update on the massive Bumblebee kill in Oregon. A memorial service to draw
attention to the plight of the bumblebees occurred last Sunday. Sometimes, sustained
efforts are required to get the attention of regulatory agencies. In this case, Oregon
Department of Agriculture should be recognized for their rapid initial response to
determine that the neonicotinoid, Dinotefuran, killed the Bumblebees.
The incident was so massive and
appalling to ODA biologists that the
agency took emergency action. They put
into place a 180 day immediate ban on
any use of Dinotefuran on plants in
Oregon. The emergency ban protects bees
and limits additional "pollinator
incidents" until the ageney can complete
"Toxic" Linden Trees Covered With Black Netting to
Exclude Bees
the investigation, collect information and
define policy. Questions that the agency
will probably consider are:
1. What is the extent of the problem? How many incidents have been reported? How many
have been confirmed? How many unreported incidents are estimated?
2. What uses lead to bee kills? Can Dinotefuran be used in a way that minimizes harm to
pollinators?
3. Are current rules for use of Dinotefuran adequate to protect pollinators? Would changes
to the rules about when, where and how the pesticide is used protect pollinators while still
providing effective pest control?
4. Are current instructions confusing or unclear? Are changes in the instructions for use
needed to better communicate the threat that the product poses to pollinators to
applicators and homeowners?
5. Are applicators and homeowners likely to comply with the rules for use if they are more
clearly stated? This is a huge concern for pesticide regulators. A product can have the best
science and engineering, the risks can be quantified and understood, the precautions
needed to protect pollinators clear. However, this effort can be defeated by applicators or
nooded
homeowners who don't follow directions for use or even worse, don't bother to read them.
Regulators prefer "product engineering controls" rather reliance on human compliance
behavior. Regulators know that compliance will never be 100 percent. Regulators must
decide the level of non-compliance (improper use) that is acceptable. If compliance is too
low, and efforts to improve compliance are unsuccessful, regulators may have no option
other than to ban the product or restrict its use.
While regulators seek answers to these questions, the ban on use has compliance issues of
its own. There is no recall of products containing Dinotefuran and these products are still
on store shelves for sale to homeowners. People who have Dinotefuran products may be
unaware of the ban or even unaware that the product they are using contains Dinotefuran
(because they don't read the label). The Oregon Department of Agriculture has published a
list of banned products containing Dinotefuran. If you live in Oregon, by law you may not
use these products on plants until 2014. If you live outside Oregon, you are not subject to
Oregon legal restrictions. However, those concerned about pollinators need to carefully
consider if they should voluntarily suspend their use or at least take extra care to not harm
pollinators. The Oregon list is a useful starting point for pesticide users in other states to
inform themselves about the potential risks.
Regulators have a difficult task ahead. Expect to see new rules, new labeling and new
restrictions. Neonicotinoids will come under increasing scrutiny if pollinators are not
adequately protected.](https://content.bartleby.com/qna-images/question/656f28ea-720b-4a6f-9be3-30c7b59e4306/2c0b1cc8-5566-48b3-8f65-45e526ef9035/xfl6tat_thumbnail.png)
Transcribed Image Text:Memorial and Moratorium
Posted on July 7, 2013 by ineal
Another update on the massive Bumblebee kill in Oregon. A memorial service to draw
attention to the plight of the bumblebees occurred last Sunday. Sometimes, sustained
efforts are required to get the attention of regulatory agencies. In this case, Oregon
Department of Agriculture should be recognized for their rapid initial response to
determine that the neonicotinoid, Dinotefuran, killed the Bumblebees.
The incident was so massive and
appalling to ODA biologists that the
agency took emergency action. They put
into place a 180 day immediate ban on
any use of Dinotefuran on plants in
Oregon. The emergency ban protects bees
and limits additional "pollinator
incidents" until the ageney can complete
"Toxic" Linden Trees Covered With Black Netting to
Exclude Bees
the investigation, collect information and
define policy. Questions that the agency
will probably consider are:
1. What is the extent of the problem? How many incidents have been reported? How many
have been confirmed? How many unreported incidents are estimated?
2. What uses lead to bee kills? Can Dinotefuran be used in a way that minimizes harm to
pollinators?
3. Are current rules for use of Dinotefuran adequate to protect pollinators? Would changes
to the rules about when, where and how the pesticide is used protect pollinators while still
providing effective pest control?
4. Are current instructions confusing or unclear? Are changes in the instructions for use
needed to better communicate the threat that the product poses to pollinators to
applicators and homeowners?
5. Are applicators and homeowners likely to comply with the rules for use if they are more
clearly stated? This is a huge concern for pesticide regulators. A product can have the best
science and engineering, the risks can be quantified and understood, the precautions
needed to protect pollinators clear. However, this effort can be defeated by applicators or
nooded
homeowners who don't follow directions for use or even worse, don't bother to read them.
Regulators prefer "product engineering controls" rather reliance on human compliance
behavior. Regulators know that compliance will never be 100 percent. Regulators must
decide the level of non-compliance (improper use) that is acceptable. If compliance is too
low, and efforts to improve compliance are unsuccessful, regulators may have no option
other than to ban the product or restrict its use.
While regulators seek answers to these questions, the ban on use has compliance issues of
its own. There is no recall of products containing Dinotefuran and these products are still
on store shelves for sale to homeowners. People who have Dinotefuran products may be
unaware of the ban or even unaware that the product they are using contains Dinotefuran
(because they don't read the label). The Oregon Department of Agriculture has published a
list of banned products containing Dinotefuran. If you live in Oregon, by law you may not
use these products on plants until 2014. If you live outside Oregon, you are not subject to
Oregon legal restrictions. However, those concerned about pollinators need to carefully
consider if they should voluntarily suspend their use or at least take extra care to not harm
pollinators. The Oregon list is a useful starting point for pesticide users in other states to
inform themselves about the potential risks.
Regulators have a difficult task ahead. Expect to see new rules, new labeling and new
restrictions. Neonicotinoids will come under increasing scrutiny if pollinators are not
adequately protected.
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