detection of diazinon residue in honey and honey bee (apis mellifera) in bandar-abbas and meshkinshahr, iran

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.