Title of article :
Detection of Diazinon Residue in Honey and Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) in BandarAbbas and Meshkinshahr, Iran
Author/Authors :
Bagheri ، Fatemeh - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Vatandoost ، Hassan - Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Institute of Environmental Re-search, Tehran University of Medical Silences , Shayeghi ، Mansoureh - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Rassi ، Yavar - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Hanafi-Bojd ، Ahmad Ali - Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Institute of Environmental Research, Tehran University of Medical Silences , Rahimi-Foroushani ، Abbas - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Razavi ، Alireza - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Nikpour Alkaran ، Fatemeh - Institute of Environmental Re-search, Tehran University of Medical Silences
Abstract :
Background: The excessive use of pesticides for crops by farmers, their destructive effects on beneficial organisms, such as bees, have become a big problem today. This study was designed to find out if the honey bee (Apis mellifera) and the honey be affected by diazinon. Methods: Six hives were purchased, 3 hives in BandarAbbas and remaining were considered for Meshkinshahr. Plants around the hive were sprayed with diazinon at a concentration of 2/1000. Sampling took place 15d after spraying, and diazinon residue was measured by the HP TLC. The study was conducted in 2017 #x2013;2018. Results: The amount of diazinon residue in honey and honey bee was measured and compared with existing studies. The amount of diazinon residue in honey bee was found to be 0.017mg/kg in Bandar Abbas, and 0.005mg/kg in Meshkinshahr hives. There was nothing in honey. Conclusion: Honey is safe for consumers.
Keywords :
Honey , Apis mellifera , Diazinon reside , HP TLC
Journal title :
Journal of Arthropod-Borne Diseases
Journal title :
Journal of Arthropod-Borne Diseases
