Insect populations are declining globally, and the drivers of this trend are complex and interconnected. Among these, sublethal effects of pesticides—often overlooked in standard environmental risk assessment methods—plays a significant role. The impact of pesticides on human health is also a pressing concern, especially for agricultural workers and through food and water exposure. In this opinion piece, we discuss the potential of using behavioural assays and AI-based analysis methods in chemical risk assessment to better protect environmental and human health.  

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