[UCD Research Volunteer Request!] Understanding insecticide exposure for chemical control

LeeUCD

Hi. Farming Community!!

I hope this recruitment campaign does not bother you all. This research is ongoing this year again!

Our research team is looking for volunteers who use Roseclear, Bug Clear, Gazellle, and Provanto Smart Bug Killer products! (Active ingredients - Acetamiprid and Flupyradifurone)I am Sewon Lee, UCD researcher working for the research project to reduce exposure to chemicals by identifying potential exposure sources, recommending controls.https://www.ucd.ie/phpss/research/eirestudy/If you are interested in, I would appreciate it if you leave comments or email me here at sewon.lee@ucd.ie!

This study is not a health study and focuses on neonicotinoid level changes in urine as you use the insecticides.What you will do:

1) complete a short questionnaire

2) provide urine samples before and after spray use (+ next morning), only 24 hours.

We do not encourage using these products but as these products are being used globally, your participation would help developing control strategies to reduce exposure!Your participation will be valuable and helpful for this study to develop chemical control strategies! please do not hesitate to contact me at any point to discuss the study.

Thank you for reading this post!

Have a nice day!!

Sewon