Under the Pollinator Risk Assessment Framework,the EPA must unconditionally register a pesticide unless it produces data demonstrating the pesticide is likely to harm bee populations.

Pollinator Risk Assessment Framework

A set of guidelines and methodologies used to evaluate the potential risks posed by pesticides and other chemicals to pollinator species, such as bees and butterflies.

Pesticide

Chemical or biological agents that are applied to control pests, including insects, rodents, fungi, and weeds, posing a risk to crop production and human health.

Bee Populations

The groups of bees that inhabit a particular area, crucial for pollination and biodiversity, currently facing threats from pesticides, habitat loss, and climate change.