Pesticides used in agriculture are widely considered to be the most cost-effective way to
reduce undesirable plants and animal pests and increase crop yields. However, these …

During recent years there has been increasing interest in the fate of plant protection
products in the environment and their impact on ground and surface water quality. Drinking …

National‐level risk mapping was undertaken to identify specific situations within England
with the greatest potential for impacts on aquatic biodiversity from normal agricultural use of …

The off-site transport of chemicals (pesticides, specifically insecticides, fungicides, and
herbicides) used in agricultural production systems can cause toxic effects to aquatic …

South Africa is the largest user of pesticides in sub-Saharan Africa and many studies have
highlighted the occurrence of pesticides in water resources. Poor management of water …

Even though the occurrence and behaviour of pesticides in the environment have been
studied for decades, water-quality managers and the public still demand more complete and …

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This paper reports on the effect of land-applied pesticides on different water courses in
England. Pesticide transport to water, the underestimated importance of surface runoff, costs …

Agricultural chemicals include fertilisers (nitrogen and phosphorus) and biocides
(herbicides, fungicides and insecticides). Environmental impacts in surface waters include …

Pesticde use in agriculture and non-agriculture settings has increased dramatically over the
last several decades. Concern about adverse effects on the environment and human health …