Cage or tunnel testing (OECD GC No. 75, EPPO PP 1/170(4) possible melliferous plants: Phacelia, rape seed, mustard, orchards
Foliage application, drip application or seed treatment
Aged residue and re-entry period
Residues in bees and bee products
Assessment (exposure, reproduction, survival and colony health over time) -Short-term (28 days) and Long-term (overwinter)
Bumblebees
Greenhouse Studies: Early stage commercial hives caged in greenhouse are exposed to the test item assessing hive development and queen/drone/worker production over time