Tasks

• Further development and optimization of test methods for the risk assessment of plant protection products for honey bees, bumblebees and solitary bees
• Implementation of laboratory, semi-field and field studies to investigate lethal and sublethal effects of plant protection products on honey bees and wild bees

Completed and current research projects:

• Project coordination of the project "Investigations on the effects of tank mixes with various insecticides and fungicides classified as not bee-toxic and additives on honeybees (Apis mellifera L.)"
• VIBee - Establishing digital indicators of bee vitality in agricultural landscapes (Link: https://vibee-project.net)
• Project coordination and implementation of a subproject within the scope of the joint project “Development of strategies to maintain and improve the stability of yield, the use of functional biodiversity and to reduce the use of plant protection products in organic apple production (OekoapfelForward)”