EPA Funds LSU Study to Protect Bees from Pesticides
DALLAS – (Jan. 6, 2014) Officials from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will present a grant for more than $167,000 to Dr. Kristen Healy of the Louisiana State University AgCenter at a ceremony on Wednesday, January 8. The grant will fund a study to assess the impact of mosquito-control methods on honey bees.
The study will look at development and application of insecticides used to control adult mosquito populations to minimize impacts on honey bee health. The LSU team will use the study results to develop specific guidelines for safely using these insecticides, and to assist beekeepers in minimizing exposure of bee colonies.
Members of the press are welcome to attend the ceremony. No registration is required.
Ceremony details:
When: Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 10-11 a.m.
Where: 212 Efferson Hall (Corner of Highland and East Parker) Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Who: Jim Jones, Assistant Administrator, EPA, Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention Dr. William Richardson, LSU Vice President for Agriculture Dr. Rogers Leonard, Associate Vice Chancellor for Plant and Soil Sciences Dr. Carrie Castille, Assoc. Commissioner of Governmental Affairs, Louisiana Dept. of Agriculture and Forestry Kyle McCann, Associate Commodity Director, Louisiana Farm Bureau Joe Sanroma, President, Louisiana Beekeepers Association
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For more information contact Jennah Durant or Joe Hubbard at 214 665-2200 or R6Press@epa.gov |
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Monday, January 6, 2014
News Release: EPA Funds LSU Study to Protect Bees from Pesticides
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