Development and validation of a new method for the simultaneous determination of PAHs and NDL-PCBs in fish by GC-SQ-MS.

A new method for the simultaneous determination of PAHs and NDL-PCBs in fish and fish products was developed and validated using a GC-SQ-MS system. The efficacy of different solvents for a quantitative extraction was studied, as was the efficacy of different sorbents for sample clean up. The developed method, which includes extraction by DCM and sample clean up by SPE using Isolute® SI cartridges, was statistically validated at two concentration levels by assessing: accuracy, precision, limit of quantification, limit of detection and matrix effect.

A Pesticide Residues Insight on Honeybees, Bumblebees and Olive Oil after Pesticidal Applications against the Olive Fruit Fly (Diptera: Tephritidae).

In 2017 and 2018, a field survey was initiated on Greek olive orchards to investigate the attractiveness of bait spray applications and the impact of cover and bait sprays applied against the olive fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae), on the honeybee, L. and bumblebees , by investigating the pesticides' residual prevalence. Bee colonies were evenly distributed in three sites located on coastal areas of Western Crete and visited almost weekly between July and October.

Fipronil in eggs. Is LC-MS/MS the only option? A comparison study of LC-MS/MS and GC-ECD for the analysis of fipronil.

Fipronil is a broad-spectrum insecticide belonging to the phenylpyrazole chemical family, classified by the U.S. EPA as a group C (possible human) carcinogen.

Residual degradation and toxicity of insecticides against Bactrocera oleae.

Field and lab trials took place in Crete (July to September 2016), concerning the residual degradation and toxicity of seven active ingredients applied as bait sprays against the olive fruit fly. Highest residues were recorded in olive leaves for dimethoate and phosmet (~ 60 mg/kg) immediately after application (day 1+), while a threefold and fivefold reduction was observed 1 week later, respectively. Residues of pyrethroids were determined at lower levels (< 10 mg/kg) but remained almost stable for a longer period of time.