Ambrosia artemisiifolia L. seeds in bird feed in southern Belgium, 10 years after the EU regulation ; Graines d’Ambrosia artemisiifolia dans la nourriture pour oiseaux en Wallonie, 10 ans après la réglementation européenne

peer reviewed ; Description of the subject. Common Ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia L.) is a problematic invasive plant which population has recently spread/increased throughout Belgium. Previous studies in European countries have pointed out wild bird and poultry feed trade as a vector of introduction. In 2011, a maximum limit of contamination was imposed by the European commission. Objectives. The goal is to quantify the level of bird seed contamination sold in Southern Belgium. Method. In 2021, we analyzed 42 bags of bird feed, purchased in various retailers in Southern Belgium. We distingu... Mehr ...