Integrating adverse effect analysis into environmental risk assessment for exotic generalist arthropod biological control agents : a three-tiered framework

Débora P Paula; David A Andow; Barbara I. P. Barratt; Robert S. Pfannenstiel; Philippa J Gerard; Jacqui H. Todd; Tania Zaviezo; Maria G. Luna; Claudia V. Cedola; Antoon J. M Loomans; Andy G Howe; Michael D. Day; Clark Ehlers; Chris Green; Salvatore Arpaia; Eizi Yano; Gabor L. Lövei; Norihide Hinomoto; Eliana M. G. Fontes; Carmen  S. S. Pires; Pedro H. B. Togni; James R. Nechols; Micky D. Eubanks; Joop C van Lenteren

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Integrating adverse effect analysis into environmental risk assessment for exotic generalist arthropod biological control agents : a three-tiered framework

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Integrating adverse effect analysis into environmental risk assessment for exotic generalist arthropod biological control agents : a three-tiered framework

Débora P Paula, David A Andow, Barbara I. P. Barratt, Robert S. Pfannenstiel, Philippa J Gerard, Jacqui H. Todd, Tania Zaviezo, Maria G. Luna, Claudia V. Cedola, Antoon J. M Loomans, …

BioControl, Vol.66, pp.113-139

2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10526-020-10053-8

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Abstract

Augmentative

Classical

Invertebrates

Non-target species

Biosafety

Biocontrol

Environmental risk assessments (ERAs) are required before utilizing exotic arthropods for biological control (BC). Present ERAs focus on exposure analysis (host/prey range) and have resulted in approval of many specialist exotic biological control agents (BCA). In comparison to specialists, generalist arthropod BCAs (GABCAs) have been considered inherently risky and less used in classical biological control. To safely consider exotic GABCAs, an ERA must include methods for the analysis of potential effects. A panel of 47 experts from 14 countries discussed, in six online forums over 12 months, scientific criteria for an ERA for exotic GABCAs. Using four case studies, a three-tiered ERA comprising Scoping, Screening and Definitive Assessments was developed. The ERA is primarily based on expert consultation, with decision processes in each tier that lead to the approval of the petition or the subsequent tier. In the Scoping Assessment, likelihood of establishment (for augmentative BC), and potential effect(s) are qualitatively assessed. If risks are identified, the Screening Assessment is conducted, in which 19 categories of effects (adverse and beneficial) are quantified. If a risk exceeds the proposed risk threshold in any of these categories, the analysis moves to the Definitive Assessment to identify potential non-target species in the respective category(ies). When at least one potential non-target species is at significant risk, long-term and indirect ecosystem risks must be quantified with actual data or the petition for release can be dismissed or withdrawn. The proposed ERA should contribute to the development of safe pathways for the use of low risk GABCAs.

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Title: Integrating adverse effect analysis into environmental risk assessment for exotic generalist arthropod biological control agents : a three-tiered framework
Authors: Débora P Paula (Corresponding Author) - Embrapa Genetic Resources and Biotechnology
David A Andow (Author) - University of Minnesota
Barbara I. P. Barratt (Author) - AgResearch
Robert S. Pfannenstiel (Author) - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Philippa J Gerard (Author) - AgResearch
Jacqui H. Todd (Author) - New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited
Tania Zaviezo (Author) - Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Maria G. Luna (Author) - Centro de Estudios Parasitológicos y de Vectores (CEPAVE)
Claudia V. Cedola (Author) - Centro de Estudios Parasitológicos y de Vectores (CEPAVE)
Antoon J. M Loomans (Author) - Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority
Andy G Howe (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Forest Industries Research Centre
Michael D. Day (Author) - Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
Clark Ehlers (Author) - Environmental Protection Authority
Chris Green (Author) - Department of Conservation
Salvatore Arpaia (Author) - ENEA Research Centre Trisaia
Eizi Yano (Author) - Kyoto University
Gabor L. Lövei (Author) - Aarhus University
Norihide Hinomoto (Author) - Kyoto University
Eliana M. G. Fontes (Author) - Embrapa Genetic Resources and Biotechnology
Carmen S. S. Pires (Author) - Embrapa Genetic Resources and Biotechnology
Pedro H. B. Togni (Author) - Universidade de Brasília
James R. Nechols (Author) - Kansas State University
Micky D. Eubanks (Author) - Texas A&M University
Joop C van Lenteren (Author) - Wageningen University & Research
Publication details: BioControl, Vol.66, pp.113-139
Publisher: Springer Netherlands
DOI: 10.1007/s10526-020-10053-8
ISSN: 1573-8248
Organisation Unit: Forest Industries Research Centre; Forest Research Institute; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99505008102621
Output Type: Journal article

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