Field Studies
Carrying out field studies to measure environmental behavior, fate and effects, of a specific compound generally consists of the surveillance of various environmental matrices as well as of individual animals and/or local populations prior to, during and after the application of the test substance, according to a predefined methodology. Studies may involve observations and counts of individuals, of one or more species, within and outside of the treated area and recording the behavior, activities and viability of the test subjects. Individual subject may be captured for direct observation, blood chemistry analysis or residue determination.
No single strategy applies to all situations. Springborn designs appropriate testing systems for each individual client's needs. Our capabilities include both hand-held and automated radio-telemetry to track avian and/or mammalian exposure effects and survival. Studies may involve avian nesting success employing remote time lapse infrared micro videography. Both native populations of free ranging subjects or on field-penned subjects may be employed.
In addition to our avian capabilities, we can also perform environmental studies involving non-target plant exposure and response, soil and water runoff monitoring and residue assessments of invertebrate species relative to avian exposure assessment. We have developed several methodologies which employ remote videography, such as monitoring honey bee behavior around flowers of various crops. Springborn's Carolina Research Center offers a highly diverse complement of field studies for product registration and defense and specific product development informational needs.
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