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Detection of Diazinon Residue in Honey and Honey Bee (Apis Mellifera) in Bandar-Abbas and Meshkinshahr, Iran Publisher



Bagheri F1 ; Vatandoost H1, 2 ; Shayeghi M1 ; Rassi Y1 ; Hanafibojd AA1, 2 ; Rahimiforoushani A3 ; Razavi A4 ; Nikpouralkaran F2
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  1. 1. Department of Medical Entomology and Vector Control, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Department of Environmental Chemical Pollutants and Pesticides, Institute of Environmental Research, Tehran University of Medical Silences, Tehran, Iran
  3. 3. Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  4. 4. Department of Pathobiology, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Source: Journal of Arthropod-Borne Diseases Published:2019


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 Bandar-Abbas 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 2017–2018. 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. © 2019 Tehran University of Medical Sciences. All rights reserved.